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Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Claime d'Or Robertson Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2009 82+ Points



A 50% blend of each varieties, showing ruby red with slight garnet hue.

Clean, moderate plus intensity with slight jammy note, blueberry pastille, blackcurrant, cassis, mocha dust, slight earthy character intermingle with old oak influence, though only 13.5% abv on label, the alcohol is noticeable on the nose, pure fruited.

Dry with dash residual sugar, plush tannins, savoury texture with sour cherries freshness, spicy, rich and full bodied, charry, nutty note, juicy, concentrated dark red fruits, tobacco note, tobacco farewell, long and persistent. Now until 2017