Plantagenet Icon 'Lionel Samson' Cabernet Sauvignon

Plantagenet Icon Lionel Samson Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 from Plantagenet Wines in Mount Barker, Great Southern, is a deep ruby, single‑vineyard cabernet that sits at the very top of the estate’s hierarchy – powerful, graceful and built for serious aging. Icon Lionel Samson Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 opens with brambled dark fruits before unfolding into cassis, mulberry, bay leaf, olive tapenade and tobacco, all wrapped in a touch of savoury old‑world character that suits the name beautifully. The nose is complex and evolving, showing both pristine fruit and that leafy, classic cabernet edge.

On the palate, this wine is precise and beautifully composed – mulberry and cassis at the core, layered with olive, bay leaf and earthy spice. The tannins are fine, even and detailed, giving structure without harshness and supporting a long, poised finish that speaks of old vines and meticulous viticulture. It’s a complex, nuanced and clearly defined Great Southern cabernet that reveals more with every swirl rather than relying on sheer weight.

In the glass, Icon Lionel Samson Cabernet 2018 is all about time and occasion – perfectly suited to decanting alongside roasted lamb, ribeye or venison, and absolutely worthy of a spot in the cellar for long‑term keeping. With only around 1,100 bottles produced and releases restricted to exceptional vintages, Plantagenet Icon Lionel Samson Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 is a rare, collectible WA cabernet with cellaring potential up to 30 years. It’s a benchmark expression of Mount Barker cabernet, crafted to show the ultimate potential of the historic Wyjup Vineyard.