Boekenhoutskloof Cabernet Sauvignon Stellenbosch 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Boekenhoutskloof
Label Name:
 
Cabernet Sauvignon Stellenbosch
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
South Africa
Region:
 
Stellenbosch (Helderberg & Polkadraai/Vlottenburg)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.87%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Key scores for 2021: Tim Atkin 95; James Suckling 93; Decanter 93; Robert Parker (JS/WA) 92; Neal Martin / Vinous 91

Tasting Note
Concentrated blackcurrant, blackberry and blueberry with graphite, tobacco, cedar, dark chocolate and sage. Supple, mineral-driven palate with ripe fruit, cocoa-tinged tannins and a long, menthol-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, venison, beef stew, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu, Sichuan-style beef, miso-glazed aubergine, rich lamb curry.

Production Method
Hand-harvested and destemmed; spontaneous fermentation in tulip-shaped concrete and 225L French oak; prolonged malolactic fermentation; ~22 months ageing in 60% new French barriques (Sylvain & Saury).

Vineyard Info
Boekenhoutskloof (estate established 1776; revitalised in the 1990s) led by Marc Kent. Renowned South African producer known for The Chocolate Block and premium Cabernet and Syrah from select Western Cape sites.