1685 Chardonnay - Boschendal

IN BRIEF

📍 Cape Coast · 100% Chardonnay
70% fermented and aged in French oak
10 months on lees with bâtonnage

Why we like it

This Chardonnay successfully combines richness and elegance. The wood is present but never dominant, leaving space for the freshness of the fruit and a pleasant mineral tension. A perfect choice for those looking for a structured yet balanced Chardonnay, capable of accompanying both an important dinner and a simple glass at the end of the day.

Wine Profile

The nose expresses lemon and orange zest, yellow peach, ripe tropical fruit, and slight nuances of cinnamon and cardamom. The palate is soft and enveloping, with a creamy texture well balanced by a lively citrus freshness. The finish is long, intense, and elegant, with perfectly integrated oak that accompanies the fruit without overpowering it. The wine can be enjoyed immediately or develop positively in the bottle for 5-8 years.

Boschendal's Signature

Boschendal interprets Chardonnay by focusing on balance. The grapes come from some of the Cape's best coastal vineyards and are harvested exclusively at the perfect degree of ripeness. A portion of the wine ferments and ages in steel to preserve freshness and precision, while 70% ferments and matures in French barriques for ten months with regular bâtonnage. The result is a modern, elegant, and highly characteristic Chardonnay.

Food Pairing

Perfect with shellfish, lobster, baked fish, creamy risottos, roasted chicken, white meats, and medium-aged cheeses.

Serving

Serve at 10-12°C in a large glass. If tasted slightly warmer, it reveals greater aromatic complexity.

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Technical Data Sheet

Cork: natural cork
Alcohol: 13.5%
Residual Sugar: 2.0 g/l
Total Acidity: 6.1 g/l
pH: 3.49