Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Domaine A |
Label Name: | Cabernet Sauvignon |
Vintage: | 2001 |
Country: | Australia |
Region: | Coal River Valley, Tasmania |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13.5% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 3 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 3 |
Aroma Intensity: | 3 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
No specific ratings or major awards found for Domaine A 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon; the profile above is estimated from comparable 2001 Cabernet Sauvignons
Tasting Note
Mature Cabernet showing dried blackcurrant, cedar, tobacco, leather and forest-floor notes with hints of dried plum and cocoa. Savory, slightly tertiary palate, softened tannins and a medium-long finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, aged cheddar. Asian: Peking duck, beef rendang, Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), char siu, spicy Sichuan beef.
Production Method
Traditional fermentation with extended maceration, malolactic conversion and 12–24 months ageing in French oak (some new), followed by further bottle ageing.
Vineyard Info
Boutique Coal River Valley producer focused on Bordeaux varieties; practices low-yield, hand-harvested viticulture and oak-aged, ageworthy bottlings.