Rupert & Rothschild Classique 2021, Western Cape, France
Rupert & Rothschild Classique 2021, Western Cape, France
Rupert & Rothschild Classique 2021, Western Cape, France

Rupert & Rothschild Classique 2021, Western Cape, France

£22.00

Classique is the second wine produced at Rupert and Rothschild Vignerons, in Simonsberg South Africa. The partnership was formed in 1997 and now produces three wines, all of which are richly concentrated, complex, yet contrasting. Classique is always based on a Bordeaux blend, and traditionally has consisted of almost equal amounts of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. This wonderfully complex and smoky wine offers immediate charm, alongside the potential to cellar for a decade from vintage.


This is Classique at it’s best and after 16 months in French oak and a few years in the bottle this vintage is singing! A complex and smoky nose starts off with roasted coffee, cassis, black cherry and earthy spice. The palate is medium to full bodied with seamless tannins and just enough acidity to retain freshness. There’s ripeness and richness on the palate, but it’s not overworked or overripe, it’s balanced and very well made. The wines of Rupert and Rothschild seem to get better with every passing vintage, and Classique certainly supports that theory.

Information

Abv: 13.5%

Drinking window: 2025-2030

Food pairing: Aged Hard Cheese, Duck Breast

Grape variety: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec

Vintages: 2021

Allergen information: Sulphites

Country: South Africa

Region: Western Cape

Wine sweetness: Dry

Wine variety: Red
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