COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Boschendal Estate
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Boschendal 1685 Chardonnay is a 100% Chardonnay from the Western Cape region of South Africa. The '1685' in its name signifies the founding year of Boschendal Estate, one of the country's oldest wine farms with a winemaking heritage spanning over three centuries. The estate, located between Franschhoek and Stellenbosch, was established by Jean le Long, a French Huguenot refugee, and emphasizes sustainability in its operations. This wine is characterized as a bold statement, offering significant intensity in both aroma and flavor, and is a testament to the estate's long-standing winemaking tradition and the unique terroir of the Western Cape.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€13
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-8°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named for the estate's founding year: 1685.
Fact 02
Over 300 years of winemaking history.
Fact 03
Uses a blend of natural and cultured yeasts.
Fact 04
Features a portion aged in French oak barrels.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Boschendal 1685 Chardonnay begins with whole-bunch pressing and cold settling of the juice. Fermentation is initiated naturally in stainless steel tanks, with the later addition of selected yeasts. A significant portion of the wine is fermented and aged in French oak barrels, while the remainder is matured in stainless steel tanks. The wine spends 10 months on its lees, with monthly bâtonnage (stirring) performed to enhance texture and mouthfeel. Oak usage includes a small percentage of first-fill barrels, with the remainder being second-, third-, and fourth-fill, contributing subtle oak influence without overpowering the fruit.
