Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons Classique 2021 Western Cape Red

Deep, intense ruby red. Fresh, lively aromas recall raspberries, wild strawberries and dried herbs; on the palate it is well balanced, with ripe black fruit, bay leaf, white pepper and tobacco. Precise and clean from start to finish, with good persistence. It matures for 18 months in French oak barriques. A blend of Bordeaux know-how and South African tradition, it shows good complexity on both nose and palate. It is excellent with slowly cooked lamb or a lightly seared beef fillet with truffle potato purée.