Crystallum

Cuvee Cinema Pinot Noir 2016

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.


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Lot 8
  • Crystallum; Cuvee Cinema Pinot Noir; 2016; 3 (1 x 3); 750ml

LOT 8

Crystallum

Cuvee Cinema Pinot Noir 2016
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 3 500 - 5 000
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Starting at ZAR 3 000
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Delivery within South Africa included
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About this Item

Cuvee Cinema Pinot Noir 2016
3 (1 x 3) 750ml
Crystallum, founded in 2007 by brothers Peter-Allan and Andrew Finlayson, is a leading name in the Cape's New Wave of Burgundian-styled Pinot Noir, working with wild yeasts and restrained oak. Cuvée Cinema is its single-vineyard bottling from high on the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, picked earlier than the other Pinots. 2016 was a warm, dry Cape vintage that gave riper, fuller wines. Jancis Robinson MW gave it 16 out of 20, and Tim Atkin MW scored it 95 in his South Africa Special Report 2017.

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

"Some richness and sweetness. Flattering. Rather more obvious than the Mabalel. And less tight knit." - Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, 16/20 (Oct 2017)

"Picked earlier than his other Pinots as a rule, Cuvée Cinéma comes from the Hemel en Aarde Ridge and sees 30% whole bunches. Tangy, refreshing and well balanced, with floral aromas, subtle oak, some pepper spice and acidity that lifts the finish." - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2017, 95/100 (Sep 2017)

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