Woodlands Cabernet Franc 'Reserve de la Cave' 2023

The Woodlands Réserve de la Cave Cabernet Franc 2023 is a highly sought-after 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 exceptional years, 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 depth, structure and longevity.

Drawn from some of Margaret River's oldest Cabernet Franc vines, this limited-production wine showcases the remarkable quality and character that have made the Réserve de la Cave wines among Australia's most collectible releases. Crafted with a minimal-intervention philosophy, it reflects both vineyard pedigree and meticulous attention to detail.

Wine Details
Producer: Woodlands Wines
Region: Wilyabrup, Margaret River, Western Australia
Vintage: 2023
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

Built for long-term cellaring, the 2023 vintage has the structure and pedigree to reward patient ageing over the coming decade and beyond.

A rare old-vine Cabernet Franc from one of Margaret River's pioneering vineyards, combining heritage, craftsmanship and collectible appeal.