Clairault Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Tasting Notes
The colour is a deep brick red. The aromas is deep and brooding with bramble fruit flavours, blackberry, plum, blueberry. There is also a complex forest floor aromas, aromas of freshly dug soil, composting leaves and nettles. Overall a complex and captivating bouquet. The palate is rounded and soft up front with silky tannins and gentle acidity. It has good length and finishes with a youthful tartness.
Winemaking Notes
The 2007 vintage was greatly influenced by a mild spring, producing an early budburst and flowering and robust growth. This had the effect of bringing our picking forward by close to 4 weeks and in turn resulting in ripening occurring in the warmer months of February and March instead of the usual March/April. Whilst February and March were warm there was a lack of really hot days that can damage flavour. The overall result was great flavour concentration in boths whites and reds.
All the fruit for this wine came from the Clairault vineyard in Wilyabrup, from 6 individual sites each exhibiting its own personality and character. Approximately 25% of the blend is from our 30 year old “A-block” vines. Winemaking thereafter was typically traditional, with small open fermenters, 10 to 20 days on skins and maturation in 30% new French oak barriques for 18 months.
Winemaker: Will Shields
ACCOLADES
92/100, Ray Jordans 2010 Wine Guide
Another superb cabernet from one of the most improved producers in the region. Leafy tobacco aromas with some nice blackcurrant influences completing the bouquet. The palate has seamless structure with silky fine tannins, fine grained oak and lavishly textured fruit. It’s a complete wine with a strong future. Cellar 6 years.
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