Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.12%
Residual Sugar 193.61 g/L
Total Acidity 5.73 g/L
Calories (estimated) 210 kcal / glass
150ml glass210 kcal
750ml bottle1050 kcal
Grape Varieties Semillon
Semillon100%
Region Franschhoek
Grapes Picked May 2011
Pressing Method Basket Pressed
Botrytis Affected Yes
Bottle Aging 6 months
Lees Aging 30 months
Oak Types Chateaux
Production Details Hand-picked in two passes at the end of May 2011 from a 0.96ha Semillon vineyard planted at Boekenhoutskloof in 1997. This vineyard is situated on the farm's river bank which provides this site with the perfect meso-climate for proliferation of Botrytis cinerea. Whole bunches were pressed in a basket press and fermented in two first-fill Chateaux barriques. Matured on gross lees for 30 months at low temperatures without any the addition of sulphur. After light filtration and bottling, a further 6 month bottle maturation occurred.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Botrytis, honeysuckle, apricot, grapefruit, lime, flint, chalky undertones
Palate: mango, ginger, white peach, refreshing acidity, purity of fruit, substance
golden hues
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Boekenhoutskloof Winery, Excelsior Road, Franschhoek 7690, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 876 3320
Owner
Marc Kent
Cellarmaster
Gottfried Mocke (Winemaker)