Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art and South African Fine Wine

Live Virtual Auction, 26 - 28 July 2020

Wine

Sold for

ZAR 6 449
Lot 106
  • Boekenhoutskloof; Cabernet Sauvignon; 2009; 6 (1 x 6); 750ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 6 000 - 8 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 6 449

About this Item

2009 Cabernet Sauvignon
6 (1 x 6) 750ml

Boekenhoutskloof, located in the Franschhoek valley, was established in 1776 and gets its name 'Boekenhout' from an indigenous Beech tree. Boekenhoutskloof, managed by Marc Kent, describes themself as a Syrah specialist. Their efforts in conservation can be seen through initiatives they have taken-on in their farm and surrounding areas. They are also a founding member of the Franschhoek Mountain Conservancy.

The Boekenhoutskloof Cabernet is similarly revered as the Syrah as one of the top expressions from the Cape, both wines selling out annually on release. The success of this Franschhoek Cabernet has led to the introduction of a twin label in 2014 with fruit sourced from Stellenbosch.

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Critics Ratings

‘The power and concentration of the 2009 vintage is on display with dense black fruit and tobacco combining with subtle peppermint and smoke. The structure of this wine seems unmoved and the acid spine and fruit richness will take ages to unpack. Seductive and plush. Decant now or cellar further.’ – Higgo Jacobs 2020, 94/100

‘The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon is raised in new French oak for 27 months. It has a wonderful lifted bouquet with blueberry, black plum and a touch of seaweed that is well defined. The palate is full-bodied, but the tannins are very fine and allow the pure blackberry and raspberry fruit to flourish all the way to the finish. There is a touch of white pepper and white fennel underneath, but overall, this is a wine of great composure and finesse even if the oak is rather excessive.’ – Neal Martin, Robertparker.com, 92/100 (2012)

‘This is dense and ripe, but polished, pure and very refined, showing lovely edges to the well-endowed core of plum, red currant preserves and crushed black cherry fruit. The long, sleek finish has ample muscle, but lets toasty vanilla bean and sleek iron notes cruise through.’ – James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 93/100 (2012)

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