Vergelegen Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 Bottle size: 750ml
South Africa, Stellenbosch
R1,020
This wine was released before Vergelegen segmented its single varietal wines into "premium" and "reserve" ranges.
Please Note: Wines sold on brokerage take 48 hours to process as they first need to be withdrawn from the cellar.
Please Note: Wines sold on brokerage take 48 hours to process as they first need to be withdrawn from the cellar.
'Tall, dark & handsome, confidently modern but with classic sympathies. 03 (with 8% Cabernet Franc, 7% Merlot) has youthful bouquet cedar, blackcurrants, powerful but smooth tannins: combo of fine deep fruit & structure signalling rewarding maturation over decade or so. Near 2 years oak, 70% new, well carried.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2005, 4.5*
'Heavyweight, fruit-centric. Isn’t quite as rewarding as the 2005. Tannins are more drying and less lustrous.' (Tasted in 2012) - Richard Hemming MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17/20
'Cassis, herbs, char and a touch of green pepper create an interesting bouquet, while the palate is supple, creamy and delivers nice cassis and forest-floor flavors. A finely made wine in a classic Bordeaux style.' (Tasted in 2006) - Wine Enthusiast, 88/100
'Mature, but still has some heft, with loamy tannins driving cedar, coffee, black currant and bittersweet cocoa notes. A solid example of the style. I don't think cellaring will tame this brawny red any further.' (Tasted in 2007) - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 88/100
'Heavyweight, fruit-centric. Isn’t quite as rewarding as the 2005. Tannins are more drying and less lustrous.' (Tasted in 2012) - Richard Hemming MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17/20
'Cassis, herbs, char and a touch of green pepper create an interesting bouquet, while the palate is supple, creamy and delivers nice cassis and forest-floor flavors. A finely made wine in a classic Bordeaux style.' (Tasted in 2006) - Wine Enthusiast, 88/100
'Mature, but still has some heft, with loamy tannins driving cedar, coffee, black currant and bittersweet cocoa notes. A solid example of the style. I don't think cellaring will tame this brawny red any further.' (Tasted in 2007) - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 88/100
| Condition | Secondary market |
|---|---|
| Alcohol | 14.5% |
| Body | Full-bodied |
| Blend information | 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc |
| Variety | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Rating | JR 17 |
| Technical analysis | RS: 2.7 g/L | TA: 6.3 g/L | PH: 3.53 |
| Producer information | Vergelegen has a 300 year history, dating back to 1 February 1700, when it was founded. Vergelegen (meaning ‘situated far away’), has changed through many owners since then, each of whom have shaped Vergelegen into what it is today. The 3,000-hectare estate is situated in one of the richest floral regions of the world and they practice sustainable farming and have various environmental projects. |
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COLLECTION (Cape Town only):
Orders are available for free collection at our Cape Town office only. You will be notified as soon as your order is ready for collection.
CELLARING:
Wine Cellar offers professional wine storage at our premises in Cape Town. If you are not an existing cellaring client, please view our rates and set up an account by visiting our cellaring page.
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For this special overnight road service, orders must be placed before 13h00 SAST. The order will be delivered by the close of business the following working day.
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