Cote de Nuits Villages Le Vaucrain 2016

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

“A rich, black cherry-flavored red, gaining support from tangy acidity and light tannins. Earth, tar and spice flavors add depth as this cruises to a fine finish.” - Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator, 90/100 (May 2019)

“Tasted from bottle, the 2016 Côte de Nuits-Villages Le Vaucrain (Domaine Louis Jadot) is showing very well indeed, opening in the glass with a classic bouquet of earthy cassis, wild plum and licorice. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, with a deep core of ripe but vibrant fruit, succulent acids and excellent concentration, framed by fine but chalky tannins that are classic Comblanchien. This parcel abuts Mugnier’s Clos de la Maréchale, which is classified as a Nuits-Saint-Georges premier cru, and its superior location surely accounts for why this punches so far above its weight.” - William Kelley, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, 90/100 (Apr 2019)