Le Ferme de Sato Sous Bois Central Otago Cabernet Franc 2023
A very elegant Cabernet Franc
James Suckling
A very elegant Cabernet Franc
James Suckling
Description
Oak, Raspberry, Wood
"A very elegant cabernet franc, showing crushed berries, oranges and cedar with some fresh lemongrass. Medium-bodied with fine, integrated tannins and a polished finish. Refined but strong. Drink or hold" James Suckling, Jamessuckling.com
Sato Pisa Vineyard. Soil: Alluvial, sandy or silt loam with schist & quartz gravel. Viticulture: No pesticides, herbicides, systemic fungicides or inorganic fertilisers used. Harvest: Hand picked, 16 & 17 April 2023. 47 hl/ha. Vinification: Natural yeast fermentation. All destemmed. 28 days on skins. No additives except for 15 mg/l sulphites before bottling. Maturation: 19 months in old French oak barrels. Bottled: January 2025 without fining or filtration. Approx 1800 bottles produced.
Accolades
Awarded 95/100 Points
James Suckling, Jamessuckling.com
Seal
Cork
Alcohol
13.7%
Delivery
Delivery from $6.99
Description
Oak, Raspberry, Wood
"A very elegant cabernet franc, showing crushed berries, oranges and cedar with some fresh lemongrass. Medium-bodied with fine, integrated tannins and a polished finish. Refined but strong. Drink or hold" James Suckling, Jamessuckling.com
Sato Pisa Vineyard. Soil: Alluvial, sandy or silt loam with schist & quartz gravel. Viticulture: No pesticides, herbicides, systemic fungicides or inorganic fertilisers used. Harvest: Hand picked, 16 & 17 April 2023. 47 hl/ha. Vinification: Natural yeast fermentation. All destemmed. 28 days on skins. No additives except for 15 mg/l sulphites before bottling. Maturation: 19 months in old French oak barrels. Bottled: January 2025 without fining or filtration. Approx 1800 bottles produced.
Accolades
Awarded 95/100 Points
James Suckling, Jamessuckling.com
Seal
Cork
Alcohol
13.7%
Delivery
Delivery from $6.99
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