Rosily The Cartographer 2023

Apparently, the owners of Rosily are squillionaires. Otherwise, why would they be giving away their wines at such ridiculously low prices (not that I want to ever be seen as encouraging price increases). This is crazy value. From the Wilyabrup sub-region, this is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot, and the wine spent eighteen months maturing in French Oak, 35% of which was new. The colour here is a deep crimson red. The nose exhibits notes of tobacco leaves, raspberries, graphite, black fruits, aniseed, spices, beef stock and dried herbs. There are very fine tannins here, juicy acidity, good intensity, balance and yet there is still refinement. Topped by a lingering finish, this is a wine which will provide pleasure for at least a decade.