92 pts Greg Sherwood MW July 2025 A delicious blend of 38% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Franc, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Syrah and token amounts of alternative cultivars like Sangiovese. Beautifully brambly and spicy showing earthy red currant notes. Slightly wild and savoury with hints of Christmas spices, raisined black cherries and a peppery creamy mineral finish. Beautifully balanced and already deliciously accessible.4 ½ Stars 2024 John Platter’s South African Wine Guide Fruitcake, leafy tomato & violet on 20 (91 pts) on creative blend of merlot, the 2 cabs & 4 others. Elegant & rewarding, with cassis & dry spice highlights. Supple body from 2 years in combo concrete & large & small wood, 5% new. Lingers long.91 pts Tim Atkin MW 2023 Schalk-Willem Joubert’s aim is to turn Le Chant Rouge into a widely distributed premium brand like The Chocolate Block and he’s certainly on the right path. Merlot based, with the remaining 58% made up of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and bits and pieces of Syrah, Petit Verdot and Sangiovese it’s a subtle, refreshing red with notes of plum, red berry and tomato leaf and understated oak. 2024-2888 pts Wine Spectator 12/31/23 A fragrant, medium-bodied red, offering hints of bay leaf, warm spices and chocolate that accent crushed cherry and stone notes, with light, crisp tannins. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Shiraz, Sangiovese, Malbec and Petit Verdot.
