Boschendal Elgin Chardonnay 2018 - 750ml

Boschendal is nestled in one of the most picturesque valleys between Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, in the Cape winelands, with a wine making heritage spanning over 330 years. We continue to build on the great legacies that have come before through timeless distinction and a strife for perfection, with sustainability at the core. Boschendal Wine Estate offers a veritable treat for wine lovers everywhere and is a familiar favourite to many ; a glorious discovery for countless others. Our winemaking philosophy considers our tremendous natural heritage first and foremost. Our vision is to balance tradition and experience with contemporary innovation to produce a selection of classic and premium wines including red, white and Cap Classique with a measured, modern attitude that is uniquely Boschendal.

South Africa

13.00%

9.86 per bottle of 750ml

Vibrant pale gold with a glimmer of green. On the nose: Expressive grapefruit and Golden Delicious apple aromas detailed with graceful lime blossom, frangipani and white truffle aromas further embellished by discreet vanilla oak spice.Palate: A generous palate that is powerful yet intricate. Pronounced citrus fruit purity is layered with hints of oak and signature minerality. Finishes with remarkable intensity and length. Ageing potential: Enjoy now, or allow this wine to allure you with its elegance for a further eight to 10 years.

The history of Boschendal, is illustriousand captivating – much like its diverse portfolio of wines. It can be traced back more than three centuries, to 1685, when the farm, then known as Bossendal (meaning forest and dale), was granted to the Huguenot Jean le Long. It is the second oldest wine farm in South Africa. Another portion of the farm that would become known as Boschendal was granted to Nicolas de Lanoy in 1690, and when Abraham de Villiers bought both portions of the farm in 1710, the united Boschendal became the biggest property in the Dwars River Valley. The farm remained in the De Villiers family for 164 years and they were responsible for building the famous manor house which is believed to have had the valley's first Cape Dutch gable, in 1746.These early owners began the tradition of entertaining guestsand hosting picnics on the beautiful Boschendal lawns, which is still an integral part of the estate's hospitality offering today. The history of Boschendal, the estate and brand, is illustrious and captivating – much like its diverse portfolio of wines. It can be traced back more than three centuries, to 1685, when the farm, then known as Bossendal (meaning forest and dale), was granted tothe HuguenotJean le Long. It is thesecond oldest wine farm in South Africa.Another portion of the farm that would become known as Boschendal was granted to Nicolas de Lanoy in 1690, and when Abraham de Villiers bought both portions of the farm in 1710, the united Boschendal became the biggest property in the Dwars River Valley. The farm remained in the De Villiers family for 164 years and they were responsible for building the famous manor house which is believed to have had the valley's first Cape Dutch gable, in 1746.These early owners began the tradition of entertaining guestsand hosting picnics on the beautiful Boschendal lawns, which is still an integral part of the estate's hospitality offering today.The early seventies saw an intense period of restoration on the farm under the guidance of renowned architect Gawie and his landscaper wife Gwen Fagan. Gwen also laid out a heritage rose garden,which the estate would become renown for, featuring many of the old roses that were cultivated at the Cape. In the 1980s Boschendal became a trailblazer of wine tourism in the valley through its innovative offering of vineyard and cellar tours, famous moonlit picnics on the Pavillion lawns, as well as leading the winelands gastronomic revolution in a grand Cape country restaurant that the valley is still famous for today. One of its culinary legends is Boschendal's malva pudding, first served ina restaurant at Boschendal and now traditional to restaurants and households all around the Cape. Boschendal's iconic manor housestill stands today and was recently renovated.Here visitors can get an atmospheric glimpse into the past life onone of the Cape's most historic wine estates while enjoying an exclusive premium wine tasting. At Boschendal, we believe that great wine begins in the vineyard. For this reason, we have made it our priority to embrace sustainability techniques across both our farm and cellar practices in order to retain the country's exceptional biodiversity and to empower the teams that work within it.As a proud WWF Conservation Champion status recipient, Boschendal is committed to addressing environmental concerns and meets a set of rigorous conservation criteria. Our farming practices include raising free-range animals to reduce food miles and contribute to soil productivity. The health of the soil is integral to the health of the vines, and the use of cover crops in the vineyards to enrich the soil, inhibiting weed growth and preserving soil moisture, as well as managing erosion and controlling pests has proved invaluable. In addition, over 600 000 new fruit trees were planted over a period of three years, providing not only food but increasing jobs in farming operations from 70 to 287. As Franschhoek is a key agricultural farming sector in the Western Cape, Boschendal is proud to contribute several hundred jobs to help increase overall local employment. For more information visit: www.boschendal.com

2018

All the winemaking techniques were aimed at retaining the inherent varietal traits of the grapes and showcase the special terroir of Elgin. Grapes were whole-bunch pressed to retrieve only the purest of the juice. Natural fermentation was encouraged and after about 2°B the fermenting must was transferred into selected French oak barrels. Extended lees stirring took place to enhange the mouthfeel of the wine. Only the best barrels were selected for the final blend, which consists of 20% first fill barrels, with the rest being older barrels.

Boschendal

DGB Europe Ltd

Michael Langenhoven

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