François Rabelais was a sixteenth-century French writer. His first novel describes an abbey on the banks of the Loire named Thélème where only one rule was observed: “Do what thou wilt!” Rabelais is a blend of the best Bordeaux components from the Thelema range. The wine shows concentrated aromas of dark berries, hints of mocha and cedar wood on the nose. The palate has lovely sweet fruit notes, polished tannins and a long, refined finish.

• South Africa    Coastal Region    Stellenbosch

• 93%

  Cabernet Sauvignon

    7%

  Petit Verdot

   

• Alcohol

    14.0%

• Oak

    20 months in French oak

• Residual sugar

    2.4 g/l

• Vineyard planted

    2002/1988

• Award

    93 points, Wine Enthusiast