Woodlands Cabernet Franc 'Reserve de la Cave' 2021

The Woodlands Réserve de la Cave Cabernet Franc 2021 is an exceptionally limited release sourced from the estate's original 1976 Cabernet Franc plantings on the south-facing slope of the renowned Woodlands Vineyard in Wilyabrup, Margaret River.

Produced only in outstanding vintages, the Réserve de la Cave range represents the pinnacle of Woodlands' winemaking. Fruit is hand-picked, destemmed and meticulously hand-sorted before fermentation in a small open fermenter. Following fermentation, the wine is matured for 15 months in new French oak, creating a Cabernet Franc of exceptional complexity, structure and ageing potential.

Drawn from some of Margaret River's oldest Cabernet Franc vines, this rare release showcases the purity, finesse and vineyard character that have made the Réserve de la Cave wines highly sought after by collectors and fine wine enthusiasts. Produced in extremely small quantities, each vintage reflects Woodlands' commitment to crafting wines of distinction from its most historic vineyard blocks.

Wine Details
Producer: Woodlands Wines
Region: Wilyabrup, Margaret River, Western Australia
Vintage: 2021
Variety: 100% Cabernet Franc
Vineyard: Planted 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 selections of estate-grown Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Pinot Noir, sourced from Woodlands' oldest vineyard plantings dating from 1975 to 1977. Often produced from single-barrel selections, these wines represent some of the rarest and most collectible releases from Margaret River.

Cellaring

Crafted for long-term cellaring, the 2021 vintage offers excellent ageing potential and will reward patience with increased complexity over the coming years.

A rare old-vine Cabernet Franc that captures the heritage, craftsmanship and exceptional pedigree of the Woodlands Vineyard.