Domaine Damascene - Cabernet Sauvignon WO Stellenbosch 2020
93+/100
Robert Parker
93/100
James Suckling
"A 100% Cabernet Sauvignon—aromatic, perfect for drinking now or aging for years!"
“The 2020 Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon features magnificent oak aromas with hints of fresh red fruit. It is spicy, with notes of cranberry skin and pencil shavings. The full-bodied palate offers a firm, rocky minerality that will need another year in the bottle to fully develop, but it has good structure and is built to last. A fine achievement! 2024–2040” (Robert Parker 2023)
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Eye
Ruby color, bright core
Nose
Chocolatey aromas, notes of fresh red berries and blackcurrant, toasty notes, and hints of smokiness and terracotta
Palate
A dense, full-bodied attack with depth; firm tannins that provide chewiness and a beautiful structure; aromas of black fruit; a long, spicy finish with mineral notes
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Production
Produced in a batch of 3,190 bottles
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with roast goat with rosemary, a rib of beef with morels, or a Campione pizza...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2023 guide) 93+/100 (Excellent wine)
About the wine:
The 2020 Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon features magnificent oak aromas with hints of fresh red fruit. It is spicy, with notes of cranberry skin and pencil shavings. The full-bodied palate offers a firm, rocky minerality that will need another year in the bottle to fully develop, but it has good structure and is built to last. A great success! 2024–2040
James Suckling
Wine rated (2023 guide) 93/100
About the wine:
A concentrated, full-bodied Cabernet with aromas of blackcurrant, blueberry, dark chocolate, cedar, and sliced chili peppers. Delightful savory notes are also present. It is well-structured, with firm, tight tannins and a polished core of black fruit. Long-lasting. Ready to drink now or worth cellaring.
Customer Rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Review and rating by Mr. ROB P. Posted on April 24, 2025
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