Boekenhoutskloof - Franschhoek Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
96/100
Tim Atkin
94/100
Decanter
94/100
James Suckling
17/20
Jancis Robinson
"This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc left an indelible mark on our taste buds at the last Wine Paris, a marvel of power and balance.
"This classically styled Cabernet Sauvignon is enhanced with 12% Cabernet Franc, resulting in a blend of intensity for those not afraid of tannins. Complex yet subtle and embryonic, this wine releases fresh aromas of pureed blackcurrant and raspberry, with resinous notes of bay leaf and vetiver root, bitter cocoa and Cuban tobacco, pencil shavings and charcoal. Immensely structured, the tannins close the finish at this early stage. Certainly built for the long haul. [...] 2025-2045" (Decanter 2024)
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Eye
Intense purple colour, brilliant disk
Nose
Magnificent complexity, with notes of black fruit, raspberry purée, graphite and eucalyptus, enhanced by a touch of dried herbs and exotic spices.
Mouth
Vibrant, homogeneous and taut, magnificent opulence, firm and integrated tannins, blue fruit flavours: blackcurrant, red liquorice, fresh figs, with nuances of beautiful leather bring complexity and precision, long and perfectly balanced finish.
Serve
At 15-18°C
Open
1 to 2 hours before
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2045
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with duck breast in port sauce, marinated beef wok, blue-veined cheese...
Decanter
Wine rated (2024 guide) 94/100
About the wine:
This classically styled Cabernet Sauvignon is enhanced by 12% Cabernet Franc, resulting in a blend of intensity for those not afraid of tannins. Complex yet subtle and embryonic, this wine releases fresh aromas of pureed blackcurrant and raspberry, with resinous notes of bay leaf and vetiver root, bitter cocoa and Cuban tobacco, pencil shavings and charcoal. Immensely structured, the tannins close the finish at this early stage. It's certainly built for the long haul. The wine came from spontaneous fermentation and was aged for 22 months in 95% new oak barrels, lightly toasted and seasoned at length. 2025-2045
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2024 guide) 17/20
About the wine:
Deep crimson. Vibrant, deep aroma of blackcurrant and blackcurrant bud, the latter adding a delicate leafy freshness. Rich, powerful and obviously oaky on the palate, but the depth of fruit can handle it. Firm, soft tannic texture, really soft for such a young wine. Excellent purity of fruit, even if the chocolate notes of oak are present on the finish. Surprisingly approachable today (though better with a year or two more in bottle), this wine should have a long life ahead of it. 2024-2036
James Suckling
Wine rated (2023 guide) 94/100
About the wine:
Lovely spicy fragrance of thyme, licorice and clove for the black fruits. Full-bodied, deep and polished, with robust tannins. Spicy and muscular. Cabernet Sauvignon with 14% Cabernet Franc. To be enjoyed from 2024.
Tim Atkin
Wine rated (2023 guide) 96/100
About the wine:
Boekenhoutskloof's Franschhoek Cabernet Sauvignon is harvested two weeks later than its Stellenbosch stablemate, and is a fresher, more refined wine. Benefiting from the addition of 12% Cabernet Franc from vineyards around the winery, it has aromas of graphite, violets and eucalyptus, grainy, caressing tannins on the palate and flavors of red berries and blackcurrant leaves.
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