South African & International Fine Wine

Live Auction, 14 September 2019

Session Two
  • Raats Family Wines; Cabernet Franc; 2005; 6 (1 x 6); 750ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 8 000 - 10 000

About this Item

2005 Cabernet Franc
6 (1 x 6) 750ml

Early vintages are elegant, refined and still remarkably young today. 500 cases made, with 80% of it being exported to Europe and the US.

Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

'Beautifully crafted & multifacted red, stand out example in South African context. 05 as perfumed & darkly spiced yet more slender, understated than rich & velvety 04; needs half a decade for latent berried fruit to harmonise with firmer tannins. French oak +-19 months, +-30% new.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide (2008)

'Red and black fruit, pencil shavings, spice and fynbos on the nose and palate. Good concentration, fresh acidity, fine tannins. Sweet-fruited and relatively plush. Shows pleasing development. Drink well now. - Christian Eedes Winemag.com 91/100 (2012)

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