Boekenhoutskloof Franschoek Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

What a wine! Perfectly balanced, it is made up of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc from Boekenhoutskloof`s old mountain vineyard. Although it seems a bit more of the latter on the nose and palate, giving a bit of subtlety and elegance to the dark fruit background. The grapes were picked a week earlier than the Stellenbosch counterpart and is lighter and easier on the palate. Drinking very well already but very age worthy for 10 years or more.

The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Franschhoek is well defined on the nose, presenting blackberry, wild hedgerow and hints of black truffle intermingling with bell pepper aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with edgy tannins and fine acidity, quite austere toward the finish at the moment, yet fresh and simply needing bottle age. There is something almost Cabernet Franc about this blend, even though that variety comprises just 5% of the total. Still, this feels accomplished Drink 2023-2040