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Van Biljon Wines Cinq [x] 2015

Van Biljon Wines Cinq [x] 2015

15% abv

Vol- 75cl

“The 2015 Van Biljon Cinq is a classical Cape Bordeaux Blend consisting of 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 17 Malbec, 12% Cabernet Franc and 6% Petit Verdot. This is an incredibly famed vintage in the Cape for good reason, forging some of the most notable wines in South Africa’s modern vinous history. The aromatics speak of a ripe, opulent harvest revealing notes of black currant compote, freshly tilled earth, sweet baking herbs, black cherry preserve, sweet black chai tea, cherry tobacco and fresh tannery leather. In the glass, the wine slowly unfurls, layer upon layer, playing a slow seduction game with creamy crème de cassis, savoury black plum, bruleed coffee beans, hints of milk chocolate and condensed milk nuances. The texture is wonderfully fine grained and harmonious, yet equally substantial, showing dry chalky mineral tannins, a super fresh vitally, and a corresponding density and concentration commensurate with this highly acclaimed vintage. Ten years on, many in the Cape still consider the 2015 vintage without equal, and this majestic Cape Bordeaux Blend from Van Biljon simply adds further credence to this vintage’s legendary status. Drink now or cellar for a further 8 to 10+ years.”
Wine Safari Score: 96/100 Greg Sherwood MW

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£57.00inclusive of Duty and VAT

Limited stock, only 2 remaining

The Van Biljon winery is nestled on the southern slopes of the now highly regarded Polkadraai Hills. The Polkadraai ward, just outside Stellenbosch, is composed of decomposed granite soils and is heavily influenced by the False Bay breezes to the South. This microclimate has created to perfect environment for Bordeaux varietals to flourish. As the name of the wine, Cinq, eludes to, this wines is made from all the five classic Bordeaux varietals, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot. The estate is run by husband and wife team Julia and Anton van Biljon and the wines are made by head winemaker Chris Keet, who is known throughout the Cape as one of the most accomplished experts on Bordeaux varietal wines. While always in the upper echelons of scores within its peer group, the 2015 vintage also holds the accolade for best Red Blend of the year in 2020. While many strive for bold wines full of extraction and new oak, Cinq nis noticeable for its supreme elegance and sartorial panache. This is a wine of discretion and nuance and has fast become one of the icons of the Cape.

Reference #:
20858
Strength
15 ABV
Bottles per Case
6 bottles
Grapes
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec (Cot), Merlot, Petit Verdot
Organic
No
Biodynamic
No
Vegan
Yes
Vegetarian
Yes
Sparkling
No

What do I pay for delivery?

Orders under £150 are charged an initial £9.95 incl. VAT.

Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Isles of Scilly.
Orders under £190 are charged an initial £12.00 incl.

All stock bought from Bond will be charged at delivery cost as quoted by the bond. As this varies dependent on the location of the wines and ultimate destination this will be quoted to you at the point of billing for VAT and duty.

And can we change order.

Deliveries are normally between 09.00 and 17.00 Tuesday to Friday and a signature is required on receipt of delivery. (We do not ship on a Friday for Monday delivery unless specifically requested to do so).

A shipping confirmation email will be sent when your order has been processed and shipped. You will be sent a further email and/or text with a delivery time slot and a consignment number along with instructions on how to amend this if required.

If you are out a card is left, with an instruction to call the local depot to re-arrange delivery. Alternatively, you can inform us to “leave safe”, “leave with a neighbour”, “leave in garage” etc. and we will pass this information onto the courier. Please remember that, in accordance with our Terms & Conditions, alcohol will only be left with persons over 18 Years Old.

A shipping confirmation email will be sent when your order has been processed and shipped. You will be sent a text with a delivery time slot and a consignment number along with instructions on how to amend this if required.

We use Mailsafe packaging and double walled cardboard boxes for secure shipping of all bottles. Clear labelling marked FRAGILE is applied and all our despatches.

UK mainland deliveries are overnight from confirmation of despatch with the exception of the following postcodes where deliveries are made on a 2 to 5 day service from despatch : 

IV 3 to 11, IV14 to 28, IV 40 & IV 51 to 54, IV 63. KW 1 to 3 & KW 5 to 14. PH 33 to 41

 

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