Bellevue Reserve Cabernet Franc 2024 per case

"In the Loire, Cabernet Franc is evocative of a walk in the woods. At Bellevue, the wine lives its expat life to the fullest, layering forest foliage and fresh herbs with Cape fynbos. A limited release made from grapes long sought after by other award-winning Cab Franc producers."

Tasting Note

Enchanting aromas of wild bramble fruit, tea leaf and thyme on the nose, leading to a velvet-soft palate of dark plums, berries and cherries. Seamless balance between pure fruit, fresh acidity, polished tannins and restrained oak for classic fine dining.

In the Vineyard

From a trellised, dryland, single vineyard.

In the Cellar

After four days of cold soaking, the juice was inoculated and fermented with aerated pump-overs three times daily. Malolactic fermentation took place in 100% new French oak barrels, where the wine was left to mature for 22 months.

Analysis

Alc: 13.45% | pH: 3.32 | RS: 2.4g/l | TA: 6.7g/l

Accolades

Michelangelo Awards 2025 – Cabernet Franc Trophy winner · Greg Sherwood MW Tasting 2025 – 97 Points · The DB & SB Spring Blind Tasting 2025 – Gold · Wine Safari Score: 97/100 Greg Sherwood MW

Bellevue Wine Estate — Stellenbosch. 750ml. Sold per case of 6.