Description

Cassis and blackberry with graphite, dried herbs and cedar, then fine-grained tannins and a long, cool-edged finish. Serious Cabernet built for the cellar, though it already gives plenty with a decant. The fruit comes from four adjacent parcels on a south-western slope of the Franschhoek Valley, sandy loam over granite, with 15 per cent Cabernet Franc in the blend. Cold soaked in concrete, fermented with frequent pump-overs, then malolactic and ageing in French barriques with a high proportion of new oak.

Boekenhoutskloof Cabernet Sauvignon Franschhoek 2022

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Taste Profile

Dry

Sweet

Light

Complex

Fresh

Oaked

More Information

Attributes

Type: Red Wine
Style: Bold and Complex Red
Country: South Africa
Region: Franschhoek
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2022
ABV: 14.5%
Size: 75cl
Farming: Sustainable
Winemaking: Traditional

Boekenhoutskloof

A maverick spirit, Boekenhoutskloof ’s Managing Partner & Technical Director Marc Kent is the driving force behind the various brands and properties within the Boekenhoutskloof stable. Unafraid to experiment with the unconventional - however, his principal commitment is quality on every level and in every detail. The chairs on the wine label all pay tribute to the skills of the 18th century craftsmen and their achievements in creating beauty from natural sources, just like the pursuit of fine winemaking.

Franschhoek

Franschhoek, nestled in South Africa's Western Cape, is renowned for its exquisite wines and picturesque landscapes. The area benefits from a Mediterranean climate with ample sunshine and cooling mountain breezes, which create ideal conditions for viticulture.
It is celebrated for its exceptional Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, known for their elegance, complexity, and balance. It also produces impressive reds, such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, which offer rich fruit flavours and well-structured profiles.
Historically, Franschhoek has a rich heritage, with winemaking roots tracing back to the 17th century when French Huguenot refugees settled here, bringing their winemaking expertise.