Boekenhoutskloof Franschhoek Semillon 2021

Boekenhoutskloof Franschhoek Semillon
Kleur: licht tot goudgeel
Geur: rijp bouquet van nectarine, citroengras, gember en bijenwas.
Smaak: rijpe perzik, mandarijn en noten. Volle wijn met peer, kamille, fenegriek en venkel.
Houdbaar: op dronk met decanteren, houdbaar tot minimaal 2030.
Lekker bij: Aziatische gerechten, zachte stinkkaas, visgerechten met veel smaak.

The Boekenhoutskloof Franschhoek Semillon has been predominantly sourced from one of the oldest vineyards in South Africa, planted in 1902 on alluvial soils with a high loam content. Grapes are further sourced from two other low yielding parcels also grown within the Franschhoek Valley and planted in 1936 and 1942 on original rootstock and traditional bush vines.

The nose is complex and alluring with its exquisite bouquet of orange blossom, nectarine, beeswax and lemongrass. The entry is exceptionally smooth with the white peach, mandarin and lemon curd character of the nose following through with delicate nuances of lime zest, root ginger, dill and tarragon. The wine is full-bodied and opulent yet focused with balanced acidity lending verve on an intense, seamless mid-palate. Hints of poached pear, chamomile, fenugreek and fresh fennel linger on a vibrant, saline finish.