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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Founded in 1682, Rustenberg Estate on the Simonsberg foothills is one of the most historic and picturesque farms in South Africa. The farm was previously split into two estates, until 1945 when industrialist Peter Barlow purchased both farms and reunited them. Rustenberg is family-owned with son of Peter Barlow, Simon, owning the estate and grandson, Murray (2 x Diners Club Young Winemaker of the Year) now cellar master.
The name of this wine pays tribute to the man who recognized the potential of Rustenberg ,and bought the farm in 1941, reuniting the property, restoring its buildings and investing in its potential to make world class wines. This site-specific Cabernet Sauvignon comes from the oldest vineyard on the estate, high up on the Simonsberg.
Critics Ratings
‘Grandly gorgeous 2015 must augment its reputation as one of the leading Cape cabs. Expensive oak notes mingle happily with dark fruit aromas & intense flavours. Well balanced & already winning, but very firm structure demands ageing. Long sweet-fruited finish.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2019, 4.5* (94/100)
Rustenberg’s top red is a pure Cabernet Sauvignon that comes from a single block on the Simonsberg. Not made in either 2014 or 2016 - buy this now if you’re a fan - it’s a serious, ambitious red with cassis, cigar box and dark plum flavours and layers of ageworthy tannins. 2020-28.’ - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2018, 93/100.
‘It has more finesse and complexity than the John X Merriman, featuring blackberry, briar and bilberry fruit mixed with mint and cedar. The palate is well balanced with a grippy entry, nicely judged acidity and a lightly spiced, mint- and clove-infused finish, but it is clearly Rustenberg’s best offering this vintage.’ - Neal Martin, Vinous 90/100 (Aug 2018)
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