Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2020 / 750ml | ≈ $39.55Original ZAR 650.00≈ €35.20 · £29.73 | vanbiljonwines.co.za ↗ |
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2019 / 750ml | ≈ $36.20Original ZAR 595.00≈ €32.22 · £27.22 | vanbiljonwines.co.za ↗ |
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2011 / 750ml | ≈ $45.64Original ZAR 750.00≈ €40.61 · £34.30 | vanbiljonwines.co.za ↗ |
2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon47%
Merlot24%
Cabernet Franc19%
Petit Verdot5%
Malbec5%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Deep decomposed granite soils
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Types French Oak
Production Details Official producer page states the 2020 was crafted from fruit grown in the Polkadraai Hills of Stellenbosch with cooling maritime influence from False Bay. Matured for 18 months in French oak.
Tasting Notes
Nose: blackcurrant, dark cherry, violet, cedar, graphite
Palate: rich dark fruit core, fine-grained tannins, fresh acidity, long refined finish
Critics Ratings Wine Safari: 95+/100
Wine Safari95+/100
2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc
Merlot
Malbec
Petit Verdot
Region Stellenbosch
Production Details Official producer page describes the 2019 as a Bordeaux-style blend with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, and Petit Verdot. The classic oak character is integrated with ripe dark fruit, while Cabernet Franc brings fresh berry acidity and the palate shows firm but refined tannins.
Tasting Notes
ripe dark fruits, oak, fresh berry acidity, polished tannins
2011 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Cabernet Franc
Malbec
Petit Verdot
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Types French Oak
Production Details Official producer page identifies 2011 as the first Van Biljon Cinq release. It was made from the farm's five classic Bordeaux varieties in Polkadraai Hills, Stellenbosch, and matured in carefully selected French oak barrels with a focus on structure, elegance, balance, and age-worthiness.
Tasting Notes
layered dark fruit, refined tannins, polished finish
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wine-SearcherLWIN 1376078 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
Polkadraai Road, Stellenbosch, 7600, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 882 8445
Email
Owner
Anton and Julia van Biljon
Cellarmaster
Chris Keet