Woodlands Cabernet Franc 'Reserve de la Cave' 2012

The Woodlands Réserve de la Cave Cabernet Franc 2012 is an exceptionally rare release from one of Margaret River's founding wineries. Sourced from the estate's historic Cabernet Franc vines planted in 1976 on the south-facing slope of the Woodlands Vineyard in Wilyabrup, this wine forms part of the highly acclaimed Réserve de la Cave collection.

Produced only in outstanding vintages, Réserve de la Cave wines are crafted from carefully selected parcels of fruit and made with a minimal-intervention approach. The grapes are hand-picked, destemmed and hand-sorted before fermentation in small open fermenters, followed by 15 months maturation in new French oak.

The result is a wine that reflects the pedigree of mature vines and one of Margaret River's most respected vineyard sites. With limited production and a reputation for exceptional longevity, the Réserve de la Cave Cabernet Franc has become one of Australia's most sought-after examples of the variety.

Wine Details
Producer: Woodlands Wines
Region: Wilyabrup, Margaret River, Western Australia
Vintage: 2012
Variety: 100% Cabernet Franc
Vineyard: Estate vines planted in 1976
Oak Maturation: 15 months in new French oak
Style: Premium, cellar-worthy red wine
Production: Limited release
About Réserve de la Cave

Produced since 2002, the Réserve de la Cave label is reserved for exceptional small-batch wines selected from Woodlands' oldest vineyard plantings. Typically released as rare expressions of Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Pinot Noir, these wines showcase the purity, complexity and ageing potential of fruit sourced from vines planted between 1975 and 1977.

Cellaring

Now a mature vintage, the 2012 release offers collectors and enthusiasts the opportunity to experience a beautifully aged expression of old-vine Margaret River Cabernet Franc from one of the region's benchmark producers.

A rare and highly collectible wine that captures the heritage, craftsmanship and longevity that define the Woodlands Réserve de la Cave range.