2022 Van Loggerenberg, Breton

Western Cape,South Africa,

£39.98

Bottle size: 75cl,
  • GS-97
  • JR-87.5

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“The name Breton is from the old French name in the Loire for Cabernet Franc. We chose this name as it was in the Loire valley that we made the final decision to start Van Loggerenberg Wines. The silhouette of the woman symbolizes the elegance of Cabernet Franc and is emphasized again by the Percheron horse. This breed is always perceived as this rough brute of a horse but in my view is very elegant and in that way similar to Cabernet Franc to me -firm but with great elegance to it. The landmark

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Description

Composed of Cabernet Franc from two vineyards planted in 2004 and 2008 on decomposed granite soils with a koffieklip top layer, this wine showcases remarkable precision and elegance. Partial whole-bunch fermentation and extended skin contact contribute to its complexity. Aromas of violets, sweet cedar, and pencil shavings intertwine with red cherry, cranberry, and rock candy notes. The palate is intense and focused, with exceptional concentration, classical structure, and a long, persistent finish. A standout expression of South African Cabernet Franc.

Additional information

Wine Type

Red

Country

South Africa

Region

Western Cape

Subregion

Stellenbosch

Vintage

2022

Brand

Van Loggerenberg

Cultivar

Cabernet Franc

Appellation

Stellenbosch

Bottle Size

75cl

Pack Size

1x75cl

Pack Type

Loose Bottles

Alcohol Percentage

13.30

Duty Status

In Bond

Availability

Immediate

Rating Agencies

Greg Sherwood, JancisRobinson.com

Reviews

Greg Sherwood 97

In 2022, 45% of the fruit was aged in concrete with the rest aged in 500 litre barrels. The wine possesses beautifully precise aromatics boasting violets, sweet cedar, pencil shavings over a melange of red cherry, cranberry and red berry rock candy notes. Intense, powerful and very focused, this is about as serious and classical as South African Cabernet Franc gets. Incredible concentration, wonderful intensity and pinpoint persistence. Wow. A real stunner. (97/100 Greg Sherwood MW) [Greg Sherwood, 01/01/2023]

JancisRobinson.com 87.5

[Jancis Robinson, 01/01/2023]

Producer Profile

Lukas van Loggerenberg’s wines have become part of the fabric of SA cult wines.

Each wine tells a story, from the hard Graft required to build a fine wine brand from nothing in Africa, the Breton, Cabernet Franc that has found a home in Stellenbosch, the 1932 Lötter Cinsault vineyard in Franschhoek that continues to produce quality grapes despite the odds, and the Kamaraderie (Camaraderie) of the SA wine industry that makes it all possible. There are more, but of the 2022 vintage we were able to procure these ethereal wines, that represent more than just an enjoyable drink, but tell a story of a year in the vines, in South Africa, and the fortitude of its maker. Allocations are small, and the wines in great demand, thus make haste