Boschendal 1685 Chardonnay 75cl

£12.25

£12.25 per 75cl
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Product information

A long, cool growing season allowed the Chardonnay grapes in the mountainous areas of the coastal region to ripen slowly, bringing concentrated flavours to the fore. Flavours of tropical fruits, green figs and lime are complemented by a steely raciness characteristic of multi-dimensional wine reflecting superb fruit quality.
Wine of Cape Coast, South Africa
Country of Origin
South Africa

Suitable for vegetariansSuitable for vegetarians

Allergen Information
Contains Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Allergy Information
Contains Sulphites
Dietary Information
Suitable for Vegetarians; Suitable for Vegans
ABV (%)
13.5
Units
10
Grape Variety

Chardonnay

Tasting Notes

This bold statement wine is big on aroma and flavours. A combination of lemon and orange zest, yellow fleshy stone fruits, enlaced with hints of cinnamon and cardamom spice. Well balanced, soft in structure. A complex mélange of zesty citrus and ripe tropical fruit on the palate with a creamy and intense prolonged linger. Enjoy now but will age with much complexity for the next five to eight years.

History
Boschendal has a heritage dating back to 1685, when its French founders recognised the property's potential for wine-growing. Today, Boschendal maintains a rightful place as a winery of international distinction, consistently producing great wines.
Regional Information


Chardonnay for this wine is selected from the cool and coastal vineyards in the Cape.

Current Vintage
2021
Vinification Details

Grapes were whole bunch pressed and the juice cold settled for two days. Natural fermentation started in stainless steel tanks. After about 2°B was fermented naturally, selected yeast strains were added, and some of the juice was then transferred into French oak barrels for the remainder of the fermentation. Still on its primary lees, the wine matured for a further 10 months in barrel: 12% in first-fill and the balance in second-, third and fourth-fill barrels. 

Producer
Boschendal Wines
Agent
DGB Europe
Winemaker

Charl Schoeman

Taste Category

Mineral Rich White (Burgundy Style) - French Barrel Aged

Please drink responsibly
Know your limits
The UK Chief Medical Officers recommend adults do not regularly drink more than 14 units per week

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07 April 2021 by 
nice

I liked it but didn't love it, as far a Chardonnay goes, this is good although I found the flavour a bit overpowering, not as easy on the pallette as I'd like. it was enjoyed but it won't become our regular

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28 March 2021 by 
Delicious!

Really enjoying this

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09 August 2019 by 
consistently pleasing

Every day, but consistently high quality and outperforms pricier french/s.american/Australasian alternatives

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09 February 2019 by 
Creamy and delicious!

Lovely buttery Chardonnay 5*

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23 September 2018 by 
Bad Batch?

We usually love this Chardonnay - buttery, rich and delicious. But every now and again what we get is thin and acidic - usually when its on offer - coincidence?

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03 May 2018 by 
Disappointing

I normally love this chardonnay and bought 3 bottles when it was on offer. It was really acidic and not at all buttery and mellow like it previously was and that was all 3 bottles. A real disappointment

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