Boekenhoutskloof - Franschhoek Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
95/100
Tim Atkin
94/100
Robert Parker
94/100
Decanter
17,5+/20
Jancis Robinson
"This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc has left an indelible impression on the palate: a marvel of power and balance."
"[...] Harmonious aromas of black fruits enhanced by graphite and garrigue. Crafted with traditional precision, it reveals a powerful mouthfeel; black fruits are enhanced by spices, with notes of dark chocolate, dried herbs, and cedar oak on a long finish. Great aging potential. 2025-2037" (Decanter 2025)
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Eye
Deep purple color, bright core
Nose
Magnificent complexity, with notes of black fruit, raspberry purée, graphite, eucalyptus, enhanced with a touch of dried herbs and exotic spices.
Mouth
Vibrant, consistent, and taut, with magnificent opulence, firm, integrated tannins, and flavors of blue fruits: blackcurrant, red licorice, fresh figs, with hints of fine leather adding complexity and precision, and a long, perfectly balanced finish.
Serve
At 15-18°C
Open
1 to 2 hours before
Drink from
2026
Drink before
2038
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with duck breast in port sauce, marinated beef stir-fry, blue cheese...
Decanter
Wine rated (2025 guide) 94/100
About wine:
A blend of fruits from two Franschhoek winegrowers and the organic vineyards of Boekenhoutskloof, which also produce the 10% Cabernet Franc used in the blend. Gentle vinification and prolonged malolactic fermentation in French barrels, followed by 22 months of aging in barrels (95% new). Harmonious aromas of black fruit enhanced by graphite and garrigue. Made with old-fashioned precision, it reveals a powerful mouthfeel; the black fruit is enhanced by spices, with notes of dark chocolate, dried herbs, and cedar oak on a long finish. Great aging potential. 2025-2037
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rating (2025 guide) 94/100 (Outstanding wine)
About wine:
The Boekenhoutskloof 2022 Franschhoek Cabernet Sauvignon is blended with a small percentage (10%) of Cabernet Franc and aged almost exclusively (90%) in new oak barrels. The grapes come from a vineyard located in a narrow ravine, where the nights are quite cool and the days are very hot. The region requires a longer ripening period due to the shade cast by the nearby Stellenbosch mountains. At the same time, the False Bay side of the vineyard is influenced by oceanic weather conditions, with extreme temperature drops or diurnal variations. The soils are very old and composed of decomposed quartz. This wine is smooth, round, and very pleasant, with plenty of body and flavor in the mid-palate. There is a hint of dried spices and sweet cinnamon. Both of these Cabernet Sauvignons promise long aging potential. In fact, the winery has a late release program, and I believe it is currently serving the 2001 vintage. 2025-2038
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2025 guide) 17,5+/20
About wine:
The influence of oak is evident, but does not dominate the wine. Cedar and sandalwood, ripe blackcurrant and black cherry, oregano and wild thyme, as well as the smoky note of jalapeño that I usually associate with South African Cabernet. Rough tannins. The wine is elegant and balanced, but also very tight at the moment. It is not ready yet, but will be delicious in 2 to 3 years, then for several years. 2027-2034
Tim Atkin
Wine rated (2025 guide) 95/100
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