Characteristics:
Classy Bordeaux style, with alluring floral aromas, generous black cherries, plum and blackcurrant, subtle oak spice and graphite notes. Balanced palate with poised acidity providing a rich and silky mouthfeel.  Handpicked grapes, fermented in stainless steel. 16 months on French oak of 225L and 300L. 41% Merlot, 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc, 8% Petit Verdot and 1% Malbec . Ageing potential of at least 7 years from vintage.

Food pairing:
Combine with excellent red meat, eg fillet or chateaubriand, or with a coq au vin, ossobucco or lamb casseroles. Can be served with hard cheeses. The winemaker advises Springbok loin or braised Springbok shoulder with aromatic potato pudding with a gastrique of port sherry and puffed barley.

About the winery:
Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons is a joint venture between the Rupert family of South Africa and Baron Benjamin de Rothschild of Château Clarcke from France. The common base is the historic estate Fredericksburg, situated between Franschhoek and Paarl. Talented young winemakers Kayla Oertle-Morse and André Roux are the constant link between vineyard and wine cellar, strain after modern fruit and a classic texture.