R2,970 - R5,000
2013 Catherine & Pierre Breton Chinon Beaumont x 6 bottles 750ml
PLEASE NOTE THIS WINE IS IN JOHANNESBURG
In France's Loire Valley, Catherine and Pierre Breton are real life bon vivants vignerons of lore. They are passionate about what they do, enjoy sharing it with others, and entertain with a generosity and charm. That they make great wine with such integrity makes our appreciation of them complete. The Bretons farm 11 hectares just east of Bourgueil in the village of Restigné. They produce Chinon, Bourgueil, and a bit of Vouvray, creating honest wines for both early consumption and aging. The Bretons received organic certification in 1991 and recently began the three-year process of seeking biodynamic certification. They’ve become international icons for the natural wine movement in an area where the climate and soil can make organic viticulture difficult.
"The clay and limestone soils of Beaumont confer this Chinon (100% Cabernet Franc) with good structure and extremely fine tannins, a combination that allows immediate access as well as the potential for further development in bottle. Today you can expect a silken mouthful of earthy forest berries, smoke, and spice, followed by a gentle finish that leaves the senses charmed. This cuvée epitomizes the Bretons’ terroir specific approach to winemaking and highlights the couple’s mastery of viticulture and vinification." - Anthony Lynch
Jamie Goode 92/100
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:| 1 to 10000: | 23% inc VAT* |
| 10001+: | 19.55% inc VAT* |
| 1 to 10000: | 23% inc VAT* |
| 10001+: | 19.55% inc VAT* |
