On Tuesday 30 June, we are delighted to announce that we have an important collection of 2020 red Burgundy offered in our June auction of Fine Wine, Champagne, Vintage Port and Spirits. Ahead of the sale, Dreweatts’ Senior Wine Consultant, Mark Robertson, tells us more.
If you were to dip your toes or even take a deep dive into red Burgundy for the first time, 2020 might just be the vintage to look at. It is an outstanding vintage that is approachable now, with a remarkable capacity to age. The Holy Trinity! It was a a miracle year for wine in which the quiet confidence of the grapes stunned the winemakers.
Blessed with a hot, dry summer and cool nights, this marriage resulted in rich, long-lived wines with exceptional balance. But due to the need to pick early, the vignerons brought their grapes in anxiously. It soon became clear that they had something significant in their vats.
The grapes, which might otherwise have been victims of a hot vintage, where the fruit’s ripeness dominates the wine, were instead dehydrated which concentrated all the vital elements needed to make something very special. As well as rich, dark, plush fruit and cashmere tannins, any grower will tell you about the impressive (and surprising) freshness of the 2020.
The auction provides a wonderful opportunity to either continue or start your Burgundian adventure.
This is a live online auction with an auctioneer. The auction will take place on Tuesday 30 June (starting at 10.30am BST) at Dreweatts Newbury, but please note all wine and spirits are stored off-site at LCB Eton Park. Bidding is available online, by telephone, by commission bids or in person at Dreweatts. Please contact Dreweatts to register all commission bids or telephone bids by 12 noon BST the day before the sale.
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Dreweatts Wine Department
Mark Robertson | Violette Jongbloed | Emily Clarke | Lucy Dadd
Direct tel: +44 (0) 1635 553 594
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Email: wine@dreweatts.com
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