Modern, Post-War, Contemporary Art, Jewellery, Oriental Works of Art and Wine
Online-Only Auction, 20 - 27 September 2021
Wine
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About this Item
Owner of famous Bordeaux Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, May de Lencquesaing, decided in 2003 to make her life-long dream a reality and she purchased an estate in Stellenbosch. Continuing with the French tradition in the area, major re-investment took place with the objective to produce award-winning wines that are full of power, grace and elegance. Much work has gone into the vineyards, cellar and winemaking but, more notably, their old-world patience has contributed to the wines. The winery is environmentally friendly and the vineyards are managed with minimal intervention and sustainable techniques.
Provenance
Wine Society Private Client - wine stored at Wine Cellar
Critics Ratings
‘A grand blend of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot and Petit Verdot. Youthful 2011 is nicely fragrant, a dark spiciness mingling with red and black fruit. Serious, with a hint of austerity. More intense than the varietal wines.’ - Platter’s SA Wine Guide 2017, 4.5*
‘Features alluring fresh espresso and smoldering juniper notes out front, followed by a rich, polished core of cassis and blackberry fruit, with a serious spine of licorice root and a long tarry edge to the finish. This still has ample grip, but there's enough development here to begin drinking now. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot and Petit Verdot.’ - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 92/100 (Feb 2017)
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