Boekenhoutskloof Semillon 2011

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Boekenhoutskloof
Label Name:
 
Semillon
Vintage:
 
2011
Country:
 
South Africa
Region:
 
Franschhoek (Franschhoek Valley)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
95% Semillon, 5% Sauvignon Blanc
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Spectator 92 (James Molesworth); Vinous/Stephen Tanzer 90; Tim Atkin 92; Platter's South African Wine Guide 4. 5*; noted in reviews and retailer descriptions (barrel fermentation, 13 months ageing)

Tasting Note
Bright citrus and tangerine with white peach, honeysuckle and chamomile; waxy lanolin, toasted almond and subtle honey notes. Mineral backbone, creamy texture and long, citrus-oil finish.

Food Pairing
Western: sea bass tartare, grilled scallops, roast chicken, pork with herb butter, creamy cheeses. Asian: sashimi/sushi, steamed fish with ginger & spring onion, Thai prawn salad, lightly spiced Cantonese or Sichuan white-meat dishes.

Production Method
Bunch-pressed; fermented in French oak barriques and Nomblot concrete eggs; no malolactic fermentation; aged ~13 months with a portion in new/used French oak.

Vineyard Info
Boekenhoutskloof (Franschhoek), owned by Marc Kent since 1993; uses centenarian Semillon vineyards (circa 1902) on alluvial loam soils; estate known for careful barrel fermentation.