Clairault Margaret River Cabernet Merlot 2022

Blend

81.11% Cabernet Sauvignon
12.14% Merlot
6.75% Cabernet  Franc

Vineyard

71% Ironstone Vineyard, Wilyabrup
17% Clairault Vineyard, Wilyabrup
12% Yallingup Protea Farm, Yallingup

Growing Note

These blocks have been selected from our three Northern Margaret River vineyards and the fruit harvested in the middle of the night.

Winemaking Note

The Cabernet Sauvignon portion of the blend is de-stemmed and crushed, so that each berry is just split. The Merlot is crushed as to fully expose the delicate flesh and promote a more refined and elegant textural development. The wine was aged in French oak for 10 months before the wine was bottled.

Vintage Conditions

A warm and dry growing season with timeous top ups of rain has led to whites of unprecedented purity balanced with formidable power, and reds boasting intense red and blue fruits with striking yet supple tannin and structure.

Aroma

Blackcurrants, cassis, cedar and freshly roasted mocha. 

Palate

Dense flavours of plums, blackberries and currants introduce a coating palate of mocha, graphite and violets, finishing fresh and brisk, dotted with red cherries and a silky tannin. 

Cellaring

Up to 8 years, however we enjoy it for freshness now.

Alcohol

14%