{"product_id":"bellevue-reserve-cabernet-franc-2023","title":"Bellevue Reserve Cabernet Franc 2023","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"844\"\u003ePerched on the rolling granite slopes of the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBottelary Hills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eStellenbosch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, Bellevue Estate is one of the Cape’s long-standing family wine farms, with winemaking roots that stretch back to the early 1700s. The Bottelary Hills ward is known for its decomposed granite soils, warm days and cooling maritime breezes from False Bay - conditions that allow grapes to ripen slowly while retaining freshness and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003eCabernet Franc has become a quiet speciality of the estate, thriving in these hillside vineyards where careful canopy management and moderate yields help preserve aromatic purity. Grapes are typically hand-harvested and fermented with a focus on gentle extraction before maturation in oak barrels, allowing the varietal’s natural perfume and fine tannins to remain the central feature. The result is a wine that reflects both Stellenbosch structure and the lifted elegance Cabernet Franc is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1507\"\u003eColour:\u003cbr data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003eClear ruby with youthful purple edges, showing moderate depth in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1507\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1713\"\u003eNose:\u003cbr data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1521\"\u003eAromatic and layered, with red cherry, crushed raspberry and blackcurrant leaf leading the way. Subtle notes of dried herbs, graphite, cedar and a hint of violet emerge with time in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1713\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1978\"\u003ePalate:\u003cbr data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003eMedium-bodied and finely textured. Bright red berry fruit sits alongside savoury notes of tobacco leaf and gentle spice. The tannins are firm but polished, giving structure without heaviness, while fresh acidity keeps the wine energetic and focused.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1978\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"2109\"\u003eFinish:\u003cbr data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"1994\"\u003eLingering and savoury, with red fruit, dried herbs and a light graphite edge carrying through the final impression.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bellevue Wine Estate","offers":[{"title":"750ml Bottle","offer_id":45221661802675,"sku":"RW2328CF03","price":400.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/BellevueReserveCabernetFranc2023.jpg?v=1768485629","url":"https:\/\/www.wineofthemonth.co.za\/products\/bellevue-reserve-cabernet-franc-2023","provider":"Wine of the Month","version":"1.0","type":"link"}