Boschendal Blanc de Blanc 2009

Name: Boschendal Blanc de Blanc 2009
Brand: Boschendal
SKU: 23312

This pale straw coloured wine was produced specifically to accompany food. Greeting you with big tropical fruit and citrus aromas. Hovering hints of honey takes you to a vibrant citrus, lemon-drop zest and finishing with balanced elegance.

It will complement paté salads and seafood.

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variety : Chenin Blanc [ 65% Chenin Blanc, 35% Chardonnay ]

winery : Boschendal Estate

winemaker : JC Bekker

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 14 % vol rs : 3.8 g/l pH : 3.21 ta : 7 g/l

type : White style : Dry

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

in the vineyard : This is a blend of 65% Chenin Blanc and 35% Chardonnay represents a cross-section of vineyards. Vineyards were pruned to two-bud spurs and shoots were removed, leaving only two to three per hand-spaced spur. After veraison, small bunches and under-developed shoots were removed for better flavour concentration in the berries.

about the harvest: Cool nights during the ripening period ensured the development of complex fruit flavours in the wine. The grapes were hand-picked during the day at an average sugar content of 23.6° B and natural acidity of 7.0 g/l before being carefully transported to the cellar in small bins.

in the cellar : The grapes were crushed, pressed and the juice cold-settled for two days, with juice extraction averaging 615 litres per ton. The juice was then inoculated to initiate fermentation which takes place at 14-16° C. Following fermentation the cultivars were blended allowing the varietal character of each variety to enhance the complexity and depth of the blend.

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