{"product_id":"2024-la-motte-collectors-edition-cabernet-franc","title":"2024 La Motte Collector's Edition Cabernet Franc","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Cabernet Franc reflects the terroir and character of its Helderberg origin and its coastal granite‑and‑shale soils. With only 2,460 bottles produced, this vintage is a rare expression of place and season. Despite a dramatic winter of storms, the vineyards flourished in the hot, dry summer, yielding a wine of exceptional depth and elegance. Expect vibrant aromas, a refined structure, and the subtle influence of second-fill French oak barrels in which it matured for 18 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften used in premium red blends, the exceptional 2024 vintage delivered a Cabernet Franc which deserved to be bottled as a single variety. Deep in colour and generous with intensity, it shows all the typical varietal aromas of blackberries, green olives, nutmeg, ripe plums, violets and a hint of mint. Initially juicy and mouth-filling, the palate reveals characteristic and prominent tannins, developing into a balanced finish that follows on the nose and lingers with persistence. This wine’s presence will continue to mature and develop for many years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCabernet Franc in this style adores red meat. It has a particular affinity for lamb, while its bold tannins turn smooth and supple in the presence of a succulent steak. Its versatility extends to hearty casseroles such as boeuf bourguignon and oxtail as well as lighter options - roasted or fried poultry, savoury mince dishes such as cottage pie, gammon steak and charcuterie. For cheese, reach for a harder cow's milk variety, such as Gruyère or matured Gouda.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La-Motte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48136150089954,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1621\/1709\/files\/2024-La-Motte-Collectors-Edition-Cabernet-Franc.png?v=1785924685","url":"https:\/\/la-motte.com\/products\/2024-la-motte-collectors-edition-cabernet-franc","provider":"La Motte Wine Estate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}