Rustenberg

Five Soldiers Chardonnay 2019

Burgundy | South Africa
About the Session

Session 1showcases South Africa's world-class Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, drawn largely from the cool-climate vineyards of Hemel-en-Aarde, Elgin and Stellenbosch. Producers such as Hamilton Russell Vineyards, Crystallum, Newton Johnson and Restless River sit alongside established names like Rustenberg, Tokara and Meerlust, reflecting the  strides South African fine wine has made over the past two decades. It's an excellent opportunity to acquire benchmark bottlings from the country's most sought-after estates.


Current Bid

Lot 38
  • Rustenberg; Five Soldiers Chardonnay; 2019; 6 (1 x 6); 750ml

LOT 38

Rustenberg

Five Soldiers Chardonnay 2019
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 3 500 - 5 000
Current Bid
Starting at ZAR 3 000
Location
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Delivery within South Africa included
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About this Item

Five Soldiers Chardonnay 2019
6 (1 x 6) 750ml
Rustenberg, founded in 1682 on the slopes of the Simonsberg in Stellenbosch and in the Barlow family since 1941, is one of the grand old estates of the Cape. Five Soldiers, named after five towering stone pines that stand over the vineyard, is its apex single-vineyard Chardonnay, barrel-fermented and built to age. 2019 was a challenging, drought-affected Cape vintage giving small, concentrated crops. Tim Atkin MW scored it 93 in his South Africa Special Report 2021.

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

"This celebrated site on the Simonsberg always produces a very distinctive style of Chardonnay. Bold, rich and concentrated, with stone fruit and toffee fudge flavours, stylish 60% new wood, creamy lees and underpinning acidity and focus." - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2021, 93/100 (Sep 2021)

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