Bouchard Finlayson Pinot Noir Galpin Peak 2021 vs Raats Family Cabernet Franc 2022
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| Availability | Out of stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | — | £35.99 |
| Current stockists | — | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Bouchard Finlayson | Raats |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Pinot Noir | Cabernet Franc |
| Region | — | Stellenbosch |
| Country | — | South Africa |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy | No current tracked offers |
Bouchard Finlayson Pinot Noir Galpin Peak 2021
Galpin Peak is an elegant and refined Pinot Noir from Bouchard Finlayson, crafted to showcase the unique terroir of the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. Fragrant red cherry aromas are layered over subtle mineral undertones, with fine tannins supporting a delicate yet vibrant structure. The wine offers a refined oak influence and a long, rewarding finish. Vineyard & Terroir Sourced from eight estate vineyards, the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley provides ideal soils and climate for Pinot Noir, giving precise balance, natural acidity, and aromatic complexity. Winemaking Each vineyard plot is vinified separately to accentuate its distinct characteristics. The wine undergoes malolactic fermentation and matures in French oak barrels, with a portion of new oak, before blending and bottling. Tasting Notes Bright, fragrant red cherry and subtle forest floor aromas. The palate is elegant, layered, and approachable, with gentle tannins, a mineral backbone, and a long, polished finish. Food Pairing Pairs beautifully with roasted poultry, duck, mushroom dishes, and soft cheeses. Grape Variety Pinot Noir Awards James Suckling: 94 pts Tim Atkin MW: 92 pts Platter: 92 pts
Raats Family Cabernet Franc 2022
Raats Family Wines was established in 2000 by Bruwer Raats, guided by a philosophy of excellence through specialisation. Focusing on two then-unfashionable varieties, Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc , Bruwer discovered that the unique granite-based terroir of the Polkadraai Hills in Stellenbosch produced exceptional wines. Today, Raats is considered one of South Africa's benchmark producers of Cabernet Franc, with this wine scoring 95 points from Vinous and 94 points from Tim Atkin. Why You'll Love It This is Red Wine of genuine class and refinement. Luscious and elegant, it harmoniously blends dark fruit, tobacco and spice with soft, integrated tannins and a long, mineral finish. Crafted with care and designed to be savoured slowly, it represents outstanding quality from one of the Cape's most focused and purposeful producers. Vineyard and Production. Vines are grown at elevations between 300 and 400 metres above sea level in decomposed dolomite granite soils, unirrigated and yielding approximately 6 tonnes per hectare. Grapes are hand-sorted three times, crushed and left to cold soak on the skins for five days. After fermentation at 28 degrees, the wine is basket-pressed and undergoes malolactic fermentation in stainless steel. It is then aged for 18 months in French Vicard and Mercury oak barrels, 30% new, to develop complexity and depth. Tasting Notes. A luscious and elegant Cabernet Franc, harmoniously blending blackberry, black cherry and plum with notes of tobacco, cinnamon and spice. Soft, refined tannins integrate seamlessly, while hints of dark chocolate and minerality linger on the long finish. Perfect Pairings. An excellent match for rich meat dishes including pork loin, beef fillet and game. Also well suited to slow-braised lamb and aged hard cheeses. Grape Varieties. Cabernet Franc
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