Bordeaux

Timed Online Auction, 28 March - 15 April 2024

Bordeaux
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  • Thelema; Rabelais; 2009; 6 (1 x 6); 750ml
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Thelema
Rabelais 2009
6 (1 x 6) 750ml
Winemaker's Notes: 'Rabelais is a blend of the best Bordeaux components within our Thelema range from the 2009 vintage. During our annual vintage review individual barrels are identified and earmarked for the Rabelais blend, which is complex, elegant and structured. Extraordinary concentrations of luscious dark berries and cedar wood on the nose complemented by a lovely sweet fruit character on the palate. The wine finishes long and firm. It will reward cellaring.'

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Restaurant Mosaic

Critics Ratings

'Intense, darkly-fruited 2009 with classic Bordeaux markers of cassis, cedarwood & hints of liquorice. Mainly cab with 15% petit verdot & dab of merlot, powerful structure given breadth by expressive fruit & freshening acidity. Good for another decade. Even finer than 2008 (4.5 stars).' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2014, 5*

'80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Petit Verdot and 5% Merlot. Alcohol: 14.59%. Some floral perfume before red and black fruit and pencil shavings. Excellent fruit concentration, fresh acidity and fine tannins - smooth textured in the best sense. Full but balanced, this is showing very well right now.' - Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za, 92/100 (Jul 2018)

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