Champagne & Burgundy

Online-Only Auction, 18 - 25 July 2022

Burgundy and Champagne

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ZAR 8 208
Lot 94
  • Jerome Prevost; La Closerie Fac-Simile Extra Brut Rosé; NV; 1 (1 x 1); 750ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 10 000 - 15 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 8 208
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About this Item

NV La Closerie Fac-Simile Extra Brut Rosé
1 (1 x 1) 750ml

While the main production chez Prévost is the Meunier-based Les Béguines, he also makes miniscule quantities of a fascinating Rose Champagne called Fac-simile. It is a Rose d'assemblage using still (red) Pinot Meunier from his vineyard. In addition, as Jérôme is always tinkering and experimenting, there is an occasional experimental cuvee that is released commercially.

The miniscule production is magnified by the cult-y following of Prévost Champages. While the technical details can't be eliminated from the conversation, Jérôme's wines should be viewed through the lens of his generous, artistic spirit. Part philosopher, part comedian, Jérome farms vines and produces wines with the deep desire to bring people together in the name of deliciousness.

Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

'Made with 10% red wine, the non-vintage Extra Brut Rosé Fac Simile (LC12) is 100% Pinot Meunier picked in 2012. Made with 10% red wine but no maceration, the Fac Simile has a pale salmon color and offers a red currant-driven bouquet with spicy flavors. Quite intense and round on the palate (though the dosage end of 2014 is just two grams per liter), this creamy-textured Rosé reveals a serious structure with nice tannins and long and aromatic fruit. I would nevertheless drink this excellent Champagne not earlier than 2017 or even 2018.'- Stephan Reinhardt, Wine Advocate, 92+/100 (Mar 2016)

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