Bouchard Finlayson Blanc de Mer 2022

Pristine aromas of dried apricots, lime and green banana opens to jasmine flower and crushed pineapple flavours. Light bodied, yet supple and lusciously textured. Mouth-watering and refreshing now, but possess enticing depth to develop further layered complexity. A persistent saline interest drives the finish.

Effortless drinking qualities make the Blanc de Mer a popular aperitif, however it’s suitability to fresh seafood is unmatched - think Thai red prawn curry, bouillabaisse or simply oysters. The wine will also complement any picnic basket, packed for a whale watching excursion around the world renowned Walker Bay.

variety : Riesling [ 64% Riesling, 25% Viognier, 11% Chardonnay ]
winemaker : Chris Albrecht
wine of origin : Cape South Coast
analysis : alc : 12.75 % vol  rs : 4.0 g/l  pH : 3.22  ta : 6.8 g/l  va : 0.38 g/l  so2 : 90 mg/l  
type : White  style : Dry  body : 0  taste : 0   vegetarian
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Screwcap  

Blanc de Mer offers more than it portrays and its Riesling pedigree boasts lots of strong personality. It is an unusual blend from the Cape, where Riesling is virtually unknown as a blending partner. The name Blanc de Mer translates to ‘white of the sea’. Inspired by the estate’s close proximity to Walker Bay, where the Southern Right whales come to calve during the late winter months until the end of spring.

in the cellar : While estate-grown Riesling forms the basis of this unique blend, Viognier from various grower vineyards have contributed over the years – from the Overberg, Stellenbosch and even Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. A mature vineyard in Elgin, with a significant granitic soil component, is currently delivering consistent results. All grapes are fully destemmed before pressing and cool fermentation without oak.

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