Plantagenet 'Aquitaine' Cabernet Sauvignon

Plantagenet Aquitaine Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 from Plantagenet Wines in Mount Barker, Great Southern, is a finely structured cool‑climate cabernet that nails that classic WA mix of dark fruit, savoury detail and serious aging potential. This Aquitaine Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 shows blackberry, cassis and black olive with tobacco leaf and a touch of granite and river‑stone minerality, all wrapped in supple, toasty oak tannins. Densely packed yet graceful, it sits medium to full‑bodied with a firm, lingering dry finish built for cellaring.

On the nose you’re looking at rich blackcurrant and plum, cedar and subtle herbal notes, with hints of dark chocolate and a bloody, savoury undertone adding complexity. The palate is fruit‑forward and dark – blackberry, cassis and dark berries layered over tobacco, olive and a whisper of vanilla spice from the oak, with sandy, fine‑grained tannins keeping everything focused. Rated highly among Western Australian cabernets, Aquitaine Cabernet 2022 is built for medium‑term cellaring, giving you plenty of time to watch that structure soften and those savoury notes blossom.

Food‑wise, it’s a natural with grilled ribeye, slow‑roasted lamb shoulder on the bone, beef short ribs or a rich venison pie, where its dark fruit and tobacco‑leaf tones really come alive. It’ll also work beautifully alongside aged cheddar, gouda and hard sheep’s cheeses, making Plantagenet Aquitaine Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 a brilliant choice for hearty winter dinners and proper cheese boards. If you’re chasing a Great Southern cabernet that blends elegance, depth and genuine cellaring interest, this is exactly the kind of bottle to grab for the next few years of drinking.