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The Rugby Field Vineyard Classic Red
- Volume
- 750ml
- Vintage
- 2024
£18.00
Member Price: £14.40
RUGBYFIELD VINEYARD · BISMARCK & JANNIE DU PLESSIS · SPRINGBOK LEGENDS · CLASSIC RED
Created by Springbok brothers Bismarck and Jannie du Plessis, the RugbyField Vineyard project brings their passion for rugby and wine together in a remarkable vineyard project centred around a full-sized rugby pitch. Both brothers earned more than 70 caps for the Springboks, and their rugby heritage is woven into every bottle. The Classic Red is a generous, fruit-forward southern French red, offering ripe dark berries, black cherry and plum alongside gentle spice and savoury character. Smooth, approachable and easy to enjoy, it is a natural match for the camaraderie of a great rugby afternoon.
A generous, characterful red with genuine Springbok pedigree — made for big matches, big meals and good company.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance
- Deep garnet red with rich purple highlights.
- Nose
- Intense black cherry, blackberry and bramble, with dark plum, liquorice, pepper and subtle Mediterranean herbal notes.
- Palate
- Full-bodied and generous, with concentrated black fruit, ripe cherry and bramble. Supple tannins give the wine structure, while pepper, herbs and savoury spice add depth.
- Finish
- Long, warm and persistent, with dark fruit, spice and a gentle savoury character.
Perfect For
- Suggested Dishes
- Ribeye steak, slow-cooked beef, lamb shoulder, venison, sausages, beef stew, chargrilled meats and mature hard cheeses.
- Suggested Occasions
- Dinner parties, Sunday roasts, winter evenings, barbecues and relaxed gatherings with friends.
- Suggested Sporting Occasions
- Six Nations, Rugby World Cup, Autumn Internationals, British & Irish Lions tours, club rugby and post-match dinners.
Details
- Style
- Full-Bodied Southern Rhône Red
- Country
- France
- Region
- Rhône Valley
- Appellation
- Costières de Nîmes
- Producer
- Château de Valcombe / RugbyField Vineyard
- Vineyard
- Rugbyfield Vineyard
- Grape Variety
- Syrah / Grenache
- Closure
- Cork
- Drinking Window
- 2025–2029
- Serving Temp
- 16–18°C
- Decanting Advice
- 30–45 minutes recommended, particularly when young.
- Cellaring Potential
- 4–6 years.
- Oak/Cask Ageing
- 10–14 months in 300-litre French oak barrels, using a combination of new, second- and third-fill barrels; the final blend was selected from individual barrels.
- Production Quantity
- Limited Edition
A brilliant rugby wine. It’s big, juicy and full of dark fruit, but really easy to enjoy. The name and story make it even better — there’s something particularly satisfying about opening La Grand Mêlée while watching a proper game of rugby. One for the table, rather than just a glass.” -