2017 Freemark Abbey Bosche Cabernet Sauvignon

96 POINTS

Antonio Galloni MW - Vinous

The 2017 Cabernet Bosché is stunning, and also one of the wines of the vintage. Rich, powerful and explosive, the 2017 possesses tremendous depth and pedigree to burn. Blackberry jam, chocolate, graphite, leather, licorice and gravel race out of the glass as this statuesque Cabernet shows off the character of this site. Time in the glass brings out attractive floral notes, more red-toned character to the fruit and broad swaths of tannin that suggest cellaring is essential. The 2017 is a flat out stunner. That's pretty much all there is to it.

95 POINTS

Virginie Boone - Wine Enthusiast

With a small amount of Merlot blended in, this ageworthy red is thick and concentrated in blueberry, black currant and a hint of black olive. With grip and power, it shows earthy, savory characteristics of cedar, tobacco and dried herb, with a length of firm tannin and integrated oak. Enjoy from 2027–2032.

94 POINTS

James Suckling

Blackberries, fresh herbs and violets on the nose. Mint and olives, too. Full-bodied with delicious, round and juicy fruit and softness. Lightly chewy and pretty now. Delicious now.

93 POINTS

Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW - Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Composed of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Merlot, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Bosché Vineyard was aged 27 months in French oak barrels, 68% new. Deep garnet-purple colored, it delivers scents of Black Forest cake, black currant jelly and blueberry pie with hints of dusty soil, dried lavender and unsmoked cigars. Medium to full-bodied, it has a firm, grainy texture and lovely freshness while chock-full of black fruit preserves, finishing long with mineral suggestions. 2,100 cases were made.

91 POINTS

Decanter

Lovely aromas of savoury fruit, ripe blueberries, vanilla and green bell pepper notes. Great energy and poise in the mouth.

91 POINTS

Decanter

Lovely aromas of savoury fruit, ripe blueberries, vanilla and green bell pepper notes. Great energy and poise in the mouth. Judges: Michelle Cherutti-Kowal MW, James Doidge MW, Stefan Neumann MS