Cote de Nuits Villages 2002

Provenance

The late David Brice was a respected wine connoisseur, collector and co-founder of Brice and Burnett – The Fine Wine Specialists (formerly Wine Cellar). His lifelong passion for wine from all corners of the world wine, and generosity, helped develop a culture of fine wine in South Africa and beyond. Always with value and authenticity in mind, the collection spans a wide range of styles from leading producers and diverse regions. The wines were professionally imported under refrigeration and carefully stored at Brice and Burnett (formerly Wine Cellar) thereafter. Many of the producers are not available in South Africa and provide an excellent buying opportunity.

For more detailed information on the lots, please feel free to contact Roland Peens (roland@briceandburnett.co.za). Roland spent many years sharing and enjoying these wines with David Brice and is happy to provide further insight into the collection.

Critics Ratings

"Sublime aromas of cassis liqueur, candied black cherries, and spices are revealed by the 2002 Cotes de Nuits-Villages. This black cherry-dominated wine has a silky-textured attack and mid-palate, excellent depth of fruit, and a medium-bodied personality. Its finish exhibits some firm tannin." - Pierre Rovani, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Jun 2004)

"Darker aromas of black cherry and licorice. Fat, full, sweet and minerally but still a bit tightly wound. The black cherry and licorice elements carry through on the palate. A solidly structured wine, finishing with firm but fine tannins and subtle persistence. Nearly miraculous for its appellation." - Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, 90/100 (Mar 2004)