Quintessential white Burgundy, two fabulous Grand Cru's
A fine-wine lovers impeccable morning. We selected our last stock of THAT vintage 2017.
From our cellars, final pedigree. Tension, minerality, well fruited and long, lifted, backbones. These have bones.
The names encapsulate the moment: Guyon, Grand Cru Les Clos, Grand Cru Corton Charlemagne, Pierre Yve, Premier Cru St Aubin, William Fevre, Premier Cru Vaillons, all vintage 2017.
The price encapsulates the deal: Current landed price way above special offer - R6k North of today’s special price.
Vintage 2017:
Robert Parker – 97/100
Wine Spectator – Beautifully ripe, bright nervy wines, full of life and with vibrant structures; the best will need years.
Jasper Morris MW - Delicious drinking vintage sharing many of the finest qualities of 2014. Have the fundamental structure for long ageing.
Jancis Robinson MW - Fragrant, finely structured wines that are likely to be ready to drink earlier but have the balance and the depth to age well.
Today’s 6-pack: Comprises two bottles of each brilliant Grand Cru, together with single bottles of each exemplary Premier Cru all listed below. Enjoy now after a decant, or cellar for 5+ years. The attached notes provide further information.
- Antonin Guyon Grand Cru Corton Charlemagne 2017.
Jasper Morris MW 21 - Clear bright colour, very classic nose, much more on the stones, less on the flesh. This has closed back in on itself, become more linear but with an excellent thread, some lime notes, not too rich but the weight is there. Long and complex finish, very promising. 96/100
- William Fevre Grand Cru Le Clos Chablis 2017.
James Suckling 20 - No one can rival Fevre’s 4.12H holdings in Le Clos, Chablis’ most prestigious Grand Cru. Leesy, waxy, complete. Understated wood, layers of citrus and umami and the backbone to age. Showcases the kind of symphonic complexity of primary fruit and effortless power that makes it so revered. The palate has such seamless and unwavering linearity, driven by contained acidity that delivers a wake of fleshy, white-peach, lime and lemon-curd flavour. So long, seamless and fresh. This is an exceptional Clos. 98/100
- William Fevre 1 Cru Les Vaillons Chablis 2017.
Galloni, Vinous Media - Brings together tremendous textural richness with striking layers of floral brightness and minerality that add complexity. Powerful and yet wonderfully finessed, the 2017 possesses superb energy and vibrancy, with pedigree to burn. 94/100.
- Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey 1 Cru Champlots St Aubin 2017.
Tim Atkin MW - Located above the hamlet of Gamay, Champlots is not the best known of St-Aubin's premiers crus, but in the right hands it can make excellent wines. This cool area is well suited to the Colin-Morey style, giving the focus and bite that distinguishes his wines, with a hint of gunflint, subtle wood and fine balance. 94/100
Special offer terms:
Our last 5 cases on special offer today at R17 800 each, offering you a handsome R6 000 saving today only.
Offer subject to confirmation. First come first served. VAT included. Delivered to your door the week next week for just R160 (CT area).
