MR De Compostella, Raats Family Wines, Stellenbosch, South Africa 2021/21 villare freshly tilled soil and red

freshly tilled soil and red fruits shape the nose

The vineyards south of Nuits (Pruliers and Vaucrains) tend to have more muscle and drive while those nearer Vosne

hints of herb

apricot and peach

before the wine was prepared for bottling

MR De Compostella, Raats Family Wines, Stellenbosch, South Africa 2021/21 villare freshly tilled soil and redVinous 97 Points The 2020 MR de Compostella is a blend of 30% Cabernet Franc, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Malbec, 16% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot matured in 1st, 2nd and 3rd fill barrels for 24 months. It has a stunning nose with effortlessly pure black cherry, boysenberry and raspberry fruit, seamlessly interlaced with the oak. The palate is medium bodied with an intense opening, layers of red fruit, spicebox, cracked black pepper and graphite. There