{"product_id":"woodlands-cabernet-franc-reserve-de-la-cave-2022","title":"Woodlands Cabernet Franc 'Reserve de la Cave' 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eSourced from Woodlands' historic 1976 Cabernet Franc plantings on the south-facing slope of the Woodlands Vineyard in Wilyabrup, the Réserve de la Cave Cabernet Franc 2022 is an exceptionally rare release that showcases the pedigree of one of Margaret River's oldest vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced since 2002, the Réserve de la Cave range represents the pinnacle of Woodlands' winemaking. Hand-picked fruit is 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, building complexity, structure and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright crimson in colour, the 2022 vintage opens with an intense bouquet of violet, blueberry and fine toast, layered with subtle ironstone mineral notes. The palate is both powerful and refined, revealing vibrant red and blue fruits complemented by a delicate touch of iodine. Velvety tannins provide impressive length and structure, while clean mineral acidity brings balance, precision and a lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced from a single vineyard and released in extremely limited quantities, this is a benchmark Australian Cabernet Franc with outstanding cellaring potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes\u003cbr\u003eColour: Bright crimson\u003cbr\u003eAroma: Violet, blueberry, fine toast and subtle ironstone\u003cbr\u003ePalate: Vibrant red and blue fruits, delicate iodine notes and mineral complexity\u003cbr\u003eStructure: Velvety tannins with precise natural acidity\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Long, refined and persistent\u003cbr\u003eWine Details\u003cbr\u003eProducer: Woodlands Wines\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Wilyabrup, Margaret River, Western Australia\u003cbr\u003eVintage: 2022\u003cbr\u003eVariety: 100% Cabernet Franc\u003cbr\u003eVineyard: Planted 1976\u003cbr\u003eOak Maturation: 15 months in new French oak\u003cbr\u003eProduction: Only 300 bottles, individually hand-numbered\u003cbr\u003eCellaring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest enjoyed from 2029 onwards, with the structure and balance to reward extended ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Réserve de la Cave\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Réserve de la Cave label is reserved for exceptional small-batch selections of estate-grown Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Pinot Noir, sourced from Woodlands' vineyard plantings dating between 1975 and 1977. Produced only in outstanding years and often from single-barrel selections, these wines are among the most sought-after and collectible releases from Margaret River.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare, old-vine Cabernet Franc combining floral elegance, mineral precision and remarkable ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woodlands","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45641263874117,"sku":"WES22CFRDLC","price":260.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8644\/4357\/files\/woodlands-cabernet-franc-rdlc-nv.png?v=1789690541","url":"https:\/\/artisanwine.com.au\/products\/woodlands-cabernet-franc-reserve-de-la-cave-2022","provider":"Artisan Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}