Boekenhoutskloof Semillon 2020

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Boekenhoutskloof
Label Name:
 
Semillon
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
South Africa
Region:
 
Franschhoek (Franschhoek Valley, Coastal Region)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Semillon (includes small % Muscat d'Alexandrie and some Semillon Gris)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Tim Atkin MW 99 (South Africa report); Neal Martin 95; Platter's South African Wine Guide 5 stars

Tasting Note
Waxy, stony Semillon with orange blossom, jasmine, nectarine and citrus zest, subtle struck-match reduction, beeswax and lemongrass, bright saline minerality and a long, mouthwatering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, lemon butter fish, creamy pasta, aged Gouda; Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura prawns, Vietnamese grilled fish, mildly spiced Thai or Chinese seafood dishes.

Production Method
Grapes from three heritage parcels; spontaneous fermentation, ~70% matured in new French oak, remainder in concrete eggs and clay amphora; ~14 months élevage for texture and complexity.

Vineyard Info
Boekenhoutskloof is a historic Franschhoek farm (est. 1776), revitalised in 1993; Semillon sourced from certified heritage vineyards planted 1902–1942 on alluvial and granite soils.