Villion Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Tasting Notes
Subtle, enticing entry, dominated by primary fruit aromas of dark red cherry, sun-ripe black plums and Cassis reduction. Captivating characteristics of graphite pencil shavings, sweet almond nuttiness and toasted caramel combine with multi-layered nuances of delicate spice to portray the origin of the fruit. Hints of ceder and camphor spice reflect the French oak maturation.
Mouth-filling, classic, dark berry dominance with an intense and robust cherry-sherbet freshness. Sweet, skin-derived fruit density on the mid-palate with dark chocolate and paprika nuances extend to a lingering, confidently textured presence. Elegant with perfectly balanced structure.
Delightful already but will reward amply with a richer experience within the next 8-12 years. Decanting recommended.
Use of Oak
Matured for 24 months in 300L French Oak barrels of which 31% was in new oak and the balance in second fill barrels.
Vinification Details
Hand harvested. 100% de-stalked but not crushed. Fermented in one ton open top fermentation vessels with regular punch downs. Fermented dry on skins. Ultra lightly pressed and completed malolactic in barrel.
Wine Composition
- 100% Cape South Coast (Elgin & Bot River)
Technical Analysis
- Alcohol 14.16
- Residual Sugar 2.5
- Total Acidity 6.2
- pH 3.41
- Bottling date: 14 June 2024
- Total production: 5760 bottles
