Peter Veldsman & Dirkie Christowitz Private Collection
Live Virtual Auction, 15 May 2022
Session 1
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About this Item
Believed to be South Africa’s oldest red blend, Chateau Libertas was established by Dr William Charles Winshaw in 1932 to introduce a lightly wooded dry red blend. It has been produced every year since. A unique blend of Cinsaut, Cabernet Sauvignon and later Pinotage, vintages such as 1940, 57 and 61 are remarkably composed and revered today, especially in 750ml bottle.
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Critics Ratings
‘2000 has savoury fruit with mocha tones under a shy, smoky plum nose; fairly dry powdery tannins; fennel and cigar box notes - from dash Shiraz, here with Cabernet Sauvignon (65%), Cinsaut and Merlot, and from partial oaking (Cabernet portion only, mix ages/sizes). Alcohol bigger than previous (nudging 14%) but subordinate.’ - Platter’s SA Wine Guide 2003
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