Avontuur Legal Eagle Cabernet Franc Reserve 2017
R275,00
The second addition of Avontuur’s Premiére Range Cabernet Franc. By naming the wine Legal Eagle, Avontuur honours one of the great racehorses bred at their Estate, a double Horse of the Year recipient. With this Cabernet Franc they celebrate and share in the limelight of their champion Thoroughbred.
Upfront vanilla spice layered with dark cherries and fynbos flowers. Firm tannins and a balanced acidity delivers on the promise from the nose. A black pepper minerality on the finish creates a fascinating wine, which will have you coming
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Specifications
In the cellar
The grapes were de-stemmed and fermented on the skins until dryness. Malolactic fermentation followed in tanks before barrel maturation for 24 months in 2nd and 3rd fill French Oak.
In the vineyard
Harvested at full ripeness from 18 year old vines situated towards the top of the Estate against the Helderberg. The grapes were de- stemmed and fermented on the skins until dryness. Malolactic fermentation followed in tanks before barrel maturation for 24 months in 2nd and 3rd fill French Oak.
Ageing
Can be enjoyed now – should peak by 2027 with good cellaring.
Cultivar
100% Cabernet Franc
Food Pairing
This wine will complement Karoo lamb roast, venison and oven-roasted and flavourful vegetable dishes.
About the Wine Estate
Nestled against the Helderberg Mountains between Stellenbosch and Somerset West, one can expect to be captivated by the exquisite views over False Bay and the iconic Table Mountain, with a magnificent backdrop of the Helderberg Mountain Range.
