Crystallum

Peter Max Pinot Noir 2017

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 5
  • Crystallum; Peter Max Pinot Noir; 2017; 6 (1 x 6); 750ml

LOT 5

Crystallum

Peter Max Pinot Noir 2017
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 4 000 - 6 000
Current Bid
Starting at ZAR 3 500
Location
Wine Storage
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Delivery within South Africa included
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About this Item

Peter Max Pinot Noir 2017
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. 2017 ranks among the Cape's greatest recent vintages, a dry, even season without heatwaves. Richard Hemming MW from JancisRobinson.com gave it 17.5 out of 20, and Tim Atkin MW scored it 93 in his South Africa Special Report 2018.

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

"Jammy nose, rich and thick in style, though still very fresh on the palate. Layers of pure cherry fruit with loads of ageing potential. Long, iodine finish." - Richard Hemming MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17.5/20 (Nov 2018)

"Four different properties supply fruit for this aromatic, cool climate Pinot Noir from Peter-Allan Finlayson. It's a bright, elegant style with red cherry and strawberry fruit, some clove spice from 40% whole clusters and a juicy, refreshing finish." - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2018, 93/100 (Sep 2018)

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