Left Bank Bordeaux
Live Virtual Auction, 7 November 2021
Fine Wine
About this Item
With a history dating back over 300 years, Vergelegen has kept a simple winemaking philosophy this entire time, ‘there must be harmony between the old and the new’. Having produced fine, modern wines for two decades, Vergelegen is one of South Africa’s highest regarded, established producers. Situated on the Schaapenberg in Somerset West, overlooking False Bay. The 3,000 hectare estate is situated in one of the richest floral regions of the world and they practice sustainable farming and have various environmental projects.
Provenance
Private Client
Critics Ratings
‘Handsome, ageworthy Cabernet Sauvignon, augmented with splashes of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Stern ‘05 is reflective of the vintage but adequate savoury, ripe flesh beneath dense tannin barrier ensures future rewards; allow 3-4 yrs before broaching. 70% new oak for 2 years.’ - Platter’s SA Wine Guide 2009, 4.5*
‘Juicy blueberry fruit, blackcurrant, tobacco, cedar. Chewy but soft tannins, perfumed and dense. Nicely combined, and gets the balance of juicy fruit and savoury complexity.’ - Richard Hemming MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17.5/20 (Jun 2012)
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