Cabernet Sauvignon

Grilled or roast beef, Lamb shank with rosemary and garlic, Venison or game, Mature hard cheeses, Dark mushroom-based dishes

The grapes for this wine were carefully selected from two unique sites – Polkadraai Hills (planted in 2010) and Simonsberg (planted in 2003) respectively. These sites all have decomposed granite soils in common. The granite soils always deliver powerful wines, but each vineyard expresses this differently. Picked on the 21st of March the powerful and fruit driven Polkadraai grapes bring juicy tannins to the blend. Picked on the 24th of March the Simonsberg grapes yield austerity and are defined by tight tannins the wines contribute to the blend. The aim was capturing the truest expression of Cabernet Sauvignon that delivers powerful yet seamless structure.

It is then matured for 18 months in barrels of which 20% are new to ensure the preservation of the fruit whilst the fruit and oak tannins are stitched together into a seamless wine. The wine was bottled on 20 November 2023.

The grapes are fermented in open top fermenters and punched down manually 3 times per day to optimize extraction.

The Theatre of Wine Belle Montagne is an experience that elevates the expected and delivers the exceptional. This is a pleasure reserved strictly for those who are drawn to rarity. Our wines reflect a South African heritage, reimagined for the most discerning collectors. From our acclaimed terroirs to the considered detailing of our limited releases, Belle Montagne is a brand forged from a passion to create the most coveted, sought-after wines from the African continent. The Collection Belle Montagne is crafted from premium parcels of Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Shiraz. Each hand-numbered bottle is a collector’s edition – that belongs in a Theatre of Wine.