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2021 Clairault Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon

Blend

95% Cabernet Sauvignon
5% Cabernet Franc

Vineyard

Clairault Vineyard, Wilyabrup

Growing

Located in the Northern end of Wilyabrup with Forest Grove soils, the Clairault Vineyard is one of Margaret River’s earliest established vineyards. The Houghton clone cabernet sauvignon featured within this wine is selected from our 45 year old vines, known for their complexity and distinct characteristics.

Winemaking Note

The fruit is harvested, de-stemmed and crushed, so that each berry is just split. This is to ensure minimal berry degradation during the fermentation process and to promote fresh, clean flavour. Our ferments are cool and gentle, allowing slower, more controlled extraction of tannin and flavour. The wine was aged in French oak barriques for 10 months before bottling.

Vintage Conditions

The 2021 vintage began with a mild spring and sufficient rainfall. The La Niña weather system created a strong cyclone season in the north, resulting in unusual conditions throughout summer. December and January were warm and dry by comparison, and February saw large rain events and high humidity. High attention to detail was required in the vineyard to alleviate disease pressure, and those who put the extra work in, reaped the rewards.

Aroma

Graphite, glazed cherries, black currants and cocoa nib..

Palate

A driven palate of black and blue fruits, resting on a pristine lattice work of fine fruit tannin and bold flavours of black cherries, cedar and liquorice on the finish.

Cellaring

Enjoy for freshness now or cellar up to 10 years for added complexity.

Alcohol

14%

In Stock

Wine Specs

Vintage

2020

Varietal

Cabernet Sauvignon

Acid

6.14

3.61

Aging

Up to 10 years, however we enjoy it for freshness now.

Residual Sugar

1.11g/L

Alcohol %

James Halliday

Wine Profile

Tasting Notes

Aromas of violets, blueberries, cedar and black currants accompanied by hints of dark chocolate, raspberries and mocha. The palate is structured yet generous entry of primary red fruit, spiced plums and wet stone. A red and black fruit core extends the entire length of the wine, held together by tensile oak and fruit tannin and a luscious blueberry and liquorice finish.

Winemaker Notes

The fruit is harvested, de-stemmed and crushed, so that each berry is just split. This is to ensure minimal berry degradation during the fermentation process and to promote fresh, clean flavour production by our very specifically selected yeast strain. Our ferments are, by industry standards, cool and gentle, allowing slower, more controlled extraction of tannin and flavour. The wine is pumped over three times a day and then judiciously backed off as the wine develops. This wine was on skins in the fermenter for 14 days, before gentle pressing and barrelling down. The result is clean, pure fruit flavours, boasting supple yet powerful tannin. The wine was aged in French oak barriques for 10 months before the wine was removed from barrels, clarified and bottled.

Other Notes

The fruit is harvested, de-stemmed and crushed, so that each berry is just split. This is to ensure minimal berry degradation during the fermentation process and to promote fresh, clean flavour production by our very specifically selected yeast strain. Our ferments are, by industry standards, cool and gentle, allowing slower, more controlled extraction of tannin and flavour. The wine is pumped over three times a day and then judiciously backed off as the wine develops. This wine was on skins in the fermenter for 14 days, before gentle pressing and barrelling down. The result is clean, pure fruit flavours, boasting supple yet powerful tannin. The wine was aged in French oak barriques for 10 months before the wine was removed from barrels, clarified and bottled.