Boekenhoutskloof Chocolate Block 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Boekenhoutskloof
Label Name:
 
Chocolate Block
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
South Africa
Region:
 
Swartland, Western Cape
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
14.58%
Grape(s):
 
Syrah 74%; Grenache 10%; Cinsault 8%; Cabernet Sauvignon 7%; Viognier 1%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate 92; Wine Enthusiast 92; James Suckling 91; Vinous (Neal Martin) 90. 2021 vintage fact sheet: 14. widely lauded internationally

Tasting Note
Brooding blackberry, bramble and lavender with cured-meat and earthy notes. Palate of lush blueberries, plums, black currant and cherries; cacao-powdery tannins, white pepper, liquorice and garrigue; velvety, long finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb, beef ribeye, braised short ribs, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu, Sichuan mapo tofu (with beef), Indonesian beef rendang, spicy noodle dishes.

Production Method
Whole-berry fermentation; matured 12–14 months in seasoned French oak foudres, demi-muids and barriques (some new oak for Cabernet). Sustainable vineyard practices; blended from Swartland parcels (Porseleinberg, Goldmine).

Vineyard Info
Boekenhoutskloof: historic Franschhoek estate (est. 1776, replanted 1993) led by Marc Kent. Major investment in Swartland sites (Porseleinberg, Goldmine); flagship, internationally recognised producer.