Woodlands Cabernet Franc 'Reserve de la Cave' 2022

Sourced 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.

Produced 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.

Bright 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.

Produced from a single vineyard and released in extremely limited quantities, this is a benchmark Australian Cabernet Franc with outstanding cellaring potential.

Tasting Notes
Colour: Bright crimson
Aroma: Violet, blueberry, fine toast and subtle ironstone
Palate: Vibrant red and blue fruits, delicate iodine notes and mineral complexity
Structure: Velvety tannins with precise natural acidity
Finish: Long, refined and persistent
Wine Details
Producer: Woodlands Wines
Region: Wilyabrup, Margaret River, Western Australia
Vintage: 2022
Variety: 100% Cabernet Franc
Vineyard: Planted 1976
Oak Maturation: 15 months in new French oak
Production: Only 300 bottles, individually hand-numbered
Cellaring

Best enjoyed from 2029 onwards, with the structure and balance to reward extended ageing.

About Réserve de la Cave

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' 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.

A rare, old-vine Cabernet Franc combining floral elegance, mineral precision and remarkable ageing potential.