Crystallum

Peter Max Pinot Noir 2018

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 4
  • Crystallum; Peter Max Pinot Noir; 2018; 6 (1 x 6); 750ml

LOT 4

Crystallum

Peter Max Pinot Noir 2018
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 3 500 - 5 000
Current Bid
Starting at ZAR 3 000
Location
Wine Storage
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Delivery within South Africa included
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About this Item

Peter Max Pinot Noir 2018
6 (1 x 6) 750ml
Peter Max is the multi-vineyard Pinot Noir of Crystallum, the Finlayson brothers' New Wave estate, blended from around five cool-climate sites to be more than the sum of its parts. 2018 was the last of four drought vintages in the Cape, very dry and small, giving concentrated, structured wines. Tim Atkin MW scored it 93 in his South Africa Special Report 2019.

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

"Crystallum's entry point Pinot Noir is as good as many winery's top cuvées. Combining fruit from five sources in the Overberg, Elandskloof and the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge and Valley, it's a delicately spicy, juicy Pinot Noir with watermelon and wild strawberry fruit and filigree tannins." - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2019, 93/100 (Sep 2019)

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