Chardonnay 2021 - Boschendal 1685

Wine of Origin South Africa, Franschhoek.

The wine comes from the vineyards of three areas belonging to the estate: Stellenbosch, Elgin Valley and Cape Town. The variety of the vineyards gives complexity and character to this Chardonnay. After careful pruning of the vines and the elimination, during the month of November, of the excess shoots to leave only the most luxuriant ones, the grapes were harvested by hand.
The 2021 vintage shows a rich concentration of flavours, excellent weight on the palate and a rounded texture.

All Chardonnay grapes are pressed into whole bunches and the must is left to rest for two days. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks follows, with the addition of selected yeasts. A part of the wine (70%) ferments and ages in French oak barrels for a further 10 months: 12% in new barrels and the remaining percentage in 2°, 3° and 4° use barrels. During this period, the barrels are subjected to bâtonnage to enhance the peculiarities of the wine. The remaining 30% of Chardonnay ages in steel tanks.

Jancis Robinson: 16,50;
Tim Atkin: 89;
Diner's Platter: 4/5 stars.
International Wine Challenge: Bronze;
Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2023: Silver;
The Trophy Wine Show: Bronze.