Rupert & RothschildClassique 2020 (Magnum)

Product code: 22861
£40.95 inc VAT
South Africa
Red Wine from
Coastal Region, South Africa
Country
Country: South Africa
Region
Region: Coastal Region
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Franschhoek Valley
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Rupert & Rothschild
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.50%
Volume
Volume: 1500 ml
Grape
Grape: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Grape: 41% Merlot, 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc, 8% Petit Verdot, 1% Malbec
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Country
Country: South Africa
Region
Region: Coastal Region
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Franschhoek Valley
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Rupert & Rothschild
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.50%
Volume
Volume: 1500 ml
Grape
Grape: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Grape: 41% Merlot, 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc, 8% Petit Verdot, 1% Malbec

Taste Profile

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

Tasting Note

Alluring aromas are lead with a vibrant floral expression, followed by generous black cherries, plum, and blackcurrant. The use of oak is subtle and supportive, lifting the aromatic profile with oak spice and graphite notes. Balanced palate with poised acidity providing a rich and silky mouth feel.

Product Notes

Rupert & Rothschild Classique, a stellar South African blend, boasts a captivating symphony of flavours, exuding ripe blackberries, mocha and a hint of spice. Produced by two renowned wine families, shifting seamlessly between the Old and New worlds, it features exquisite elegance and finesse. It offers bold plum shades, with a lingering finish that encapsulates the refined harmony of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Perfect to accompany a hearty meal or savour as a standalone, it beckons the connoisseur with its rich, velvety texture and nuanced layers. This vintage certainly stands as a testament to its name - classique.

About the Winery

Rupert & Rothschild

Rupert & Rothschild is a prestigious winery nestled in the heart of South Africa's renowned wine country - Franschhoek Valley. Founded through a partnership between the illustrious Rupert family in South Africa and the eminent Rothschilds of France, their shared passion is truly manifest in the elegance and sophistication of the wines they produce.

The vineyard spans a vast and extraordinarily beautiful terrain, with a unique blend of the old and the new, it's heritage rooted deeply in the rich soil of this magnificent region. Rupert & Rothschild prioritise sustainability and integrated farming methods, ensuring the preservation of the unique biodiversity of Franschhoek Valley.

Their extensive range of premium wines is known worldwide for their nuanced flavours, an intimate depth and an authentic expression of the valley’s terroir. There also selections that firmly places them amongst the top echelons of wineries, not just in South Africa but globally.

The Rupert & Rothschild tasting centre is a destination in and of itself, the quintessence of sophisticated indulgence. Alongside their superb wines, it offers an array of luxurious gourmet experiences, each meticulously cultivated to enhance the pleasure derived from each sip of their elegant wines.

However, Rupert & Rothschild is not merely a winery, it's an experience - a celebration of the confluence of tradition and innovation, of heritage and progress, of passion and expertise. Exploring their exquisite offerings means that you are not only relishing some of the finest wines the world has to offer, your also embarking on a journey through the history and heritage of two of the world's most influential wine families.

https://www.rupert-rothschildvignerons.com

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