Boschendal 1685 Chardonnay / Pinot Noir 2009

Name: Boschendal 1685 Chardonnay / Pinot Noir 2009
Brand: Boschendal 1685
SKU: 34362

The Chardonnay component contributes the richness and backbone to the wine, while the Pinot Noir adds fruit and elegance with its characteristic hints of ripe red berries and a touch of spice. This wine with it's pale red copper tinge is an unique combination in every aspect and a wine made with care and commitment, the gentle oak maturation giving it the potential to age well if not enjoyed right now.

An excellent complement to poultry, cream-based dishes, veal or salmon.

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variety : Chardonnay [ 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir ]

winery : Boschendal Estate

winemaker : JC Bekker

wine of origin :

analysis : alc : 12.6 % vol rs : 4.7 g/l pH : 3.23 ta : 6.5 g/l

type : White style : Dry taste : Fruity wooded

pack : Bottle size : 0 closure : Cork

AWARDS

Michelangelo CCL International Wine Awards 2010: Silver Medal

ageing : Potential to age well if not enjoyed right now.

in the vineyard : A blend of 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir from two specific vineyards situated on the gravely Boschendal slopes of the Simonsberg mountain.

The vineyards were pruned to two-bud spurs and excess shoots were removed, leaving only two to three per hand-spaced spur. After veraison, which took place from the beginning of January to February, uneven bunches were removed for better flavour concentration in the berries.

about the harvest: 2008 was a great vintage at Boschendal for producing elegant Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines. Cool nights during the ripening period ensured finesse. The grapes were harvested into half-bins and sorted by hand before being crushed.

in the cellar :

40% Of the Chardonnay was wood-fermented and left on the lees for eight weeks in the barrel. The Pinot Noir component was picked at full ripeness and whole-bunch pressed to ensure minimum colour extraction. Using only the free-run juice, a cool-ferment was done in stainless steel tanks.

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