Classic in style, with a lovely tannin structure and nuances of eucalyptus, and blackcurrant. Ruby red with youthful purple hues, this wine displays an array of classic cigar box characteristics, neatly integrated with layers of black fruits and pencil shavings. The palate offers a delicate balance of opulent fruit and acidity, with well-defined tannins and a silky texture.
Ratings/Accolades:
Gilbert and Gaillard: 92 points
Ratings/Accolades:
Gilbert and Gaillard: 92 points
The grapes were harvested at optimal ripeness to ensure the maximum fruit potential for the wines. Fermentation at 26-28 degrees Celsius with gradual tannin extraction resulted in a full-bodied tannin profile. Maturation in French oak barrels for 18 months, 10% of which were new, added fine structure and smoothness to the wine's profile. With bottle aging in our Bottle Maturation Cellar, the wine is ready to drink now but will most definitely reward careful cellaring for at least 10 years from the vintage.
Winemaker: Dustin Osborne
Winemaker: Dustin Osborne
Mont Rochelle is a stunning 26-bedroom hotel and vineyard just under an hour’s drive from Cape Town in the town of Franschhoek in South Africa. Franschhoek is a traditional vineyard town in the Western Cape Province famously known as the French Corner of the Cape and is considered to be the food and wine capital of South Africa. They cultivate grapes of the Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon varieties amongst a few others. The vineyards are situated between 250m and 400m above sea level exposing the grapes to a range of micro climates.
