March 3, 2017

Wine lovers – here’s an event you can’t afford to miss

On Sunday, 12 March 2017 our friends at Great Domaines will be hosting Cyrielle Rousseau of Domaine Armand Rousseau at two events in Johannesburg.

“Domaine Armand Rousseau is seriously one of the greatest domaines in Burgundy,” says Derek Kilpin of Great Domaines. “It is spoken about in the same league as Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, which is the rarest and most expensive red wine in the world.

“Although we have been importing their wines since the 1999 vintage, the family has never been out to South Africa before, so it’s very exciting for us, and for local wine connoisseurs.”

At each event Cyrielle will present wines from the much-anticipated 2014 vintage. Following this guided tasting, a mix of older vintages will be enjoyed with a meal carefully created by the chef at each of the venues (Saxon for lunch and Marble for dinner).

“This is a great opportunity for the wine lover that wants to taste some of the finest Pinot Noir on the planet, as presented by one of the owners,” says Derek.

The current prices for these bottles in the UK appear below, just to give an idea of the value of the ticket.

Tasting wines (per bottle, including VAT):

  • 2014 Chambertin Grand Cru (R17 108)
  • 2014 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru (R3 559)
  • 2014 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru “Lavaux St Jacques” (R3 486)
  • 2014 Gevrey-Chambertin Village (R2 009)

Meal wines (per bottle, including VAT):

  • 2009 Chambertin Clos de Beze Grand Cru (R17 061)
  • 2011 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru “Clos St Jacques” (R5 348)
  • 2012 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru (R4 149)
  • 2012 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru “Les Cazetiers” (R2 950)

EVENT COST: R5 500 per person incl VAT

Only two seats available at each event.

** both events limited to 15 people**

For more info, or to book your spot, pop Derek Kilpin an email on derek@greatdomaines.co.za or call 074 412 0351.