Bordeaux Collection
Anwilka, Boekenhoutskloof 2015
South African Wines
About the SessionThe South African session brings together a selection of the Cape’s most historic and celebrated wines, spanning decades of winemaking heritage. From Kanonkop, Meerlust and Rustenberg to Klein Constantia and Thelema, the collection showcases landmark Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux-style blends and the iconic Vin de Constance, offering collectors a rare opportunity to explore some of South Africa’s most enduring and influential wines across multiple vintages.
LOT 130
Bordeaux Collection
Anwilka, Boekenhoutskloof 2015
About this Item
This lot consists of the following wines
Anwilka Anwilka 2015
Boekenhoutskloof Franschhoek Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
This pair brings together two of the modern Cape’s most admired reds, both from the 2015 vintage, widely rated one of the greatest in recent South African history. Anwilka, on the Helderberg slopes of Stellenbosch, was founded as a joint venture between two Bordeaux luminaries, Bruno Prats, formerly of Château Cos d’Estournel, and Hubert de Boüard of Château Angélus, together with Klein Constantia, in whose stable it now sits; its flagship is a Syrah-led blend of unusual polish and power. Boekenhoutskloof, tucked into the furthest corner of the Franschhoek valley on a farm first settled in 1776, was revived in the 1990s by Marc Kent and has become one of South Africa’s most sought-after names, the seven chairs on its label a nod to its founding partners. Its Franschhoek Cabernet Sauvignon is a cool, cedar-scented classic of real depth and refinement. Two estates, two philosophies, one great vintage.
Provenance
Single-Owner Private Collection
Critics Ratings
Anwilka Anwilka 2015
"The 2015 Anwilka is a blend of 29% Cabernet Sauvignon, 64% Shiraz and 7% Petit Verdot fermented in tronconic tanks and matured in 50% new French oak for 14 months. It has a very refined bouquet of pure black currant and bilberry fruit, less powerful yet more composed than some of the earlier vintages of Anwilka. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins, well-judged acidity and notes of blackberry, pain grillé, white pepper and clove. It lingers nicely, gently fanning out on the finish to complete what is a very classy Anwilka to enjoy over the next decade." - Neal Martin, Vinous, 93/100 (Oct 2019)
"The 2015 Anwilka is open-knit on the nose with a tight, dark core of dusty, chewy fruit. With 64% Syrah, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Petit Verdot, there is dusty blackberry, bitter dark chocolate and black pepper spices that all mingle on the nose and mid-palate. Toward the finish, the back is structured and tight, with slightly grainy tannins that will last for years to come. The wine ends with a bold, long finish. This is a well-made wine that has both power and finesse and currently is part of the Klein Constantia lineup. It's a tasty wine!" - Anthony Mueller, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 90/100 (Oct 2019)
Boekenhoutskloof Franschhoek Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
"Tasted blind. A little green on the nose. Sweet and pleasing on the palate, even if not gorgeous! Still some tannin." - Jancis Robinson, JancisRobinson.com, 16.5/20 (Jul 2025)
"Nicely rendered, with a brambly spine underneath a core of bright red currant, raspberry and plum fruit flavors. Enticing savory and mineral notes add range and energy throughout." - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 92/100 (Jun 2018)
"The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Franschhoek has a perfumed bouquet, very well defined with black fruit, cedar and wild mint, demonstrating more vigor than its peers, more youthfulness. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy black fruit, quite savory and gamey, pencil lead notes infusing the slightly austere and Médoc-like finish. A bit serious perhaps? Tasted blind at the 10-Year-On horizontal in London." - Neal Martin, Vinous, 90/100 (May 2025)
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