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Online-Only Auction, 18 - 25 October 2021

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  • Raats Family Wines; Cabernet Franc; 2014; 6 (1 x 6); 750ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 6 000 - 8 000

About this Item

Cabernet Franc, 2014
6 (1 x 6) 750ml

Specialising in Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc, Raats Family Wines was established by Bruwer Raats at the turn of the millennium. He believes the secret to his Cabernet Francs success is that they are old vines grown on decomposed dolomite granite. This belief was not unfounded, as today, Raats Family Wines is regarded as a leader of South Africa’s Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc, receiving consistent local and international accolades. Early vintages are elegant, refined and still remarkably young today.

Critics Ratings

‘Vibrant blue fruit supported by rosemary, thyme and fynbos notes. Balance and poise on this benchmark Cabernet Franc in low-yield decomposed dolomite granite soils. 25% new French oak, 18 months add to 2014’s bold tannin foundation, assuring a great future. Consistently excellent.’ - Platter’s SA Wine Guide 2017, 4.5*

‘The 2014 Family Cabernet Franc comes from the Raats family's oldest and highest vineyard grown in cooler conditions. It has an open and energetic aniseed-tinged bouquet that blossoms in the glass, hints of allspice and clove emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with a harmonious, smooth entry, perhaps a little more nimble on its toes compared to the 2013, with touches of oregano and white pepper sprinkled over the long finish. Whilst a different stylistic proposition to the 2013, it has just as much to offer.’ - Neal Martin, WIne Advocate, 93/100 (Apr 2017)

Provenance

Wine Cellar Private Client

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