Baron Edmond

Ideal with dishes such as braised beef oxtail, roasted lamb, or even peppered steak, which align with the wine's bold tannins and rich fruit profile.

The vines are situated in Stellenbosch and benefit from a Mediterranean climate. Drip irrigation is used to manage water, ensuring optimal fruit development even through drier periods. The vineyard’s cool ripening conditions help maintain acidity, supporting the wine’s structure and depth.

he wine matured for 18 months in 225L French oak barrels, with about 30% being new oak. This enhances the wine’s layered profile and adds subtle vanilla and spice notes.

Grapes were hand-picked in mid-February to March, with strict selection to ensure quality. After fermentation in stainless steel tanks, the wine underwent extended skin contact, followed by malolactic fermentation in new and second-fill barrels. It was matured for 18 months in French oak (30% new), adding complexity and structure to the wine.

The Rupert & Rothschild partnership was formed in 1997 by the late Dr Anton Rupert of South Africa and the late Baron Edmond de Rothschild of France. Their vision and guiding principles were carried forward by their sons the late Anthonij Rupert and Baron Benjamin de Rothschild. Today the Rupert family and Baron Benjamin de Rothschild share this prestigious partnership in wine production.