2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.06%
Residual Sugar 157.4 g/L
pH 3.68
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 185 kcal / glass
150ml glass185 kcal
750ml bottle925 kcal
Grape Varieties Semillon
Semillon100%
Classification Wine of Origin Franschhoek
Region Franschhoek
Soil Deep alluvial soils
Grapes Picked middle of May
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Basket Pressed
Botrytis Affected Yes
Oak Types Chateaux barriques
Production Details Grapes were hand-picked during the middle of May from a 0.96 ha Semillon vineyard, which was planted on Boekenhoutskloof in 1997. This unique, organically certified vineyard is rooted in deep alluvial soils on the banks of the Franschhoek River. This combination creates the perfect meso-climate for the proliferation of Botrytis Cinerea. A meticulous selection process is performed across several picking efforts to select noble rot grape bunches; this is paramount toward making distinguished Noble Late Harvest wine. Whole bunches were carefully placed in our JLB basket press and traditionally fermented for approximately 5-7 weeks in three new Chateaux barriques. The wine was matured on its gross lees for 36 months prior to bottling.
Certifications organically certified
Tasting Notes
Nose: fresh, lively, rich, ripe yellow cling peach, tangerine, sundried mango, almond paste, cloves, nutmeg, star anise, perfumy
Palate: full, unctuous, ripe apricots, fresh figs, marmalade, full-bodied, textured, balanced, lively acidity, ginger spice, crème brulee, saline finish
2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.68%
Residual Sugar 152.8 g/L
pH 3.7
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 190 kcal / glass
150ml glass190 kcal
750ml bottle950 kcal
Grape Varieties Semillon
Semillon100%
Region Franschhoek
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Basket Pressed
Botrytis Affected Yes
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types Chateaux
Production Details Grapes were hand-picked in mid-May from a 0.96 ha Semillon vineyard planted at Boekenhoutskloof in 1997. This unique vineyard is situated on the banks of the Franschhoek River and has the perfect meso-climate for the proliferation of Botrytis cinerea. A meticulous selection process with several successive tries is done in the vineyard to select noble rot grapes as botrytis infected bunches are paramount in making great Noble Late Harvest. Whole bunches were carefully placed in a JLB basket press and traditionally fermented for approximately 5 to 7 weeks in three first-fill Chateaux barriques. Thereafter, the wine was matured on its gross lees for 30 months prior to bottling.
Tasting Notes
peach blossom, nectarine, honeysuckle, ginger, angelica, stone fruit, beeswax, ripe yellow peach, quince, spicy, poached pear, candied orange peel, grapefruit, mandarin zest
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2014 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.0%
Residual Sugar 178 g/L
pH 3.32
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 200 kcal / glass
150ml glass200 kcal
750ml bottle1000 kcal
Grape Varieties Semillon
Semillon100%
Region Franschhoek
Grapes Picked mid-May
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Basket Pressed
Botrytis Affected Yes
Oak Types Chateaux
Barrel Size barriques
Production Details Grapes were hand-picked in mid-May from a 0.96 ha Semillon vineyard planted at Boekenhoutskloof in 1997. This unique vineyard is situated on the banks of the Franschhoek River and has the perfect meso-climate for the proliferation of Botrytis cinerea. A careful selection process with several successive tries is done in the vineyard to select noble rot grapes as botrytis infected bunches are paramount in making great Noble Late Harvest. Whole bunches were carefully placed in a JLB basket press and traditionally fermented for approximately 5 to 7 weeks in four first-fill Chateaux barriques. Thereafter, the wine was matured on its gross lees for 30 months prior to bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: classic Botrytis, subtle acacia blossoms, white peach, pear, angelica, stone fruit
Palate: complex mid-palate, yellow cling peach, apricot kernel, nectarine, brioche, marmalade, elderflower, lingering, slightly spicy
vibrant golden straw
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2013 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.0%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 90 kcal / glass
150ml glass90 kcal
750ml bottle450 kcal
Grape Varieties Semillon
Semillon100%
Region Franschhoek
Grapes Picked mid-May
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Basket Pressed
Botrytis Affected Yes
Lees Aging 30 months
Production Details Grapes were hand-picked in mid-May from a 0.96ha Semillon vineyard which was planted at Boekenhoutskloof in 1997. This unique vineyard is situated on the banks of the Franschhoek River and has the perfect meso-climate for the proliferation of Botrytis cinerea. A careful selection process with several successive tries is done in the vineyard to select noble rot grapes as botrytis infected bunches are paramount in making great Noble Late Harvest. Whole bunches were pressed in a basket press and fermented for approximately 6 to 8 weeks in two first-fill Chateaux barriques. The NLH is matured on its gross lees for 30 months prior to bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: peach, orange blossom, ripe yellow fruits, flowers
Palate: ripe stone fruit, minerality, honeyed richness, creamy texture, bracing acidity
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2012 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 10.84%
Residual Sugar 137.2 g/L
pH 3.64
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 170 kcal / glass
150ml glass170 kcal
750ml bottle850 kcal
Grape Varieties Semillon
Semillon100%
Region Franschhoek
Soil Alluvial soils on banks of franschhoek river
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Basket Pressed
Botrytis Affected Yes
Total Aging 30 months
Oak Aging 30 months
Closure Cork
Production Details Hand-picked from 0.96ha vineyard planted 1997.
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2011 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.12%
Residual Sugar 193.61 g/L
Total Acidity 5.73 g/L
Calories (estimated) 210 kcal / glass
150ml glass210 kcal
750ml bottle1050 kcal
Grape Varieties Semillon
Semillon100%
Region Franschhoek
Grapes Picked May 2011
Pressing Method Basket Pressed
Botrytis Affected Yes
Bottle Aging 6 months
Lees Aging 30 months
Oak Types Chateaux
Production Details Hand-picked in two passes at the end of May 2011 from a 0.96ha Semillon vineyard planted at Boekenhoutskloof in 1997. This vineyard is situated on the farm's river bank which provides this site with the perfect meso-climate for proliferation of Botrytis cinerea. Whole bunches were pressed in a basket press and fermented in two first-fill Chateaux barriques. Matured on gross lees for 30 months at low temperatures without any the addition of sulphur. After light filtration and bottling, a further 6 month bottle maturation occurred.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Botrytis, honeysuckle, apricot, grapefruit, lime, flint, chalky undertones
Palate: mango, ginger, white peach, refreshing acidity, purity of fruit, substance
golden hues
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Boekenhoutskloof Winery, Excelsior Road, Franschhoek 7690, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 876 3320
Owner
Marc Kent
Cellarmaster
Gottfried Mocke (Winemaker)