Bordeaux
Timed Online Auction, 28 March - 15 April 2024
Bordeaux
About the SessionA carefully curated selection of highly sought-after collectables of Bordeaux and Bordeaux-style SA wines.
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About this Item
Nestled between majestic mountains on the Helshoogte pass, Delaire was established by John and Erica Platter in the early 1980s and is now one of the jewels in the Cape Winelands. Current owner, luxury brand mogul, Laurence Graff, has transformed the 'vineyards in the clouds' into a Cape art, hospitality and wine destination bar none. Under the auspice of winemaker Morne Vrey, Delaire Graff has amassed a host of awards and is listed as a ‘first growth’ producer by Tim Atkin MW.
Used as a lookout point for ships entering Table Bay harbour, the crest of this pass lay upon the slopes of the crucial peak named Botmaskop upon which Delaire Graff Estate is now nestled. Since the very first vintage in 1998, the Botmaskop has won numerous awards locally and internationally.
Critics Ratings
Tim Atkin 2015 Vintage Tasted: Jan 2017 95 points
'69% cab in 2015 5-way Bordeaux-style blend. Full, rich aromas with smoky, tobacco oak promise flavourful power - which is duly delivered in a well-balanced, sweet-fruited way, with a herbal edge & savoury depth.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2018, 5* (94/100)
Provenance
Wine Cellar Private Client
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