Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $40.77Original ZAR 670.00≈ €36.28 · £30.65 | shop.bouchardfinlayson.co.za ↗ |
| Lowest shop price | 2020 / 750ml | ≈ $44.64Original CHF 36.90 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.38%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.53
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir100%
Drinking Window 2027-2031
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Bokkeveld shales - ancient, Stony, Clay-rich
Estate Grown Yes
Grape Clone Dijon 113, 115, 667, 777
Vine Age 10-30 years
Oak Aging 11 months
Oak Details 29% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak29%
Oak Types French Oak
Bottling Date 1 Jun 2024
Sulfites 81.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Details 1,658 x 12 bottle cases. Eight estate vineyards (10-30 years old) with Dijon clones 113, 115, 667, 777. Each plot vinified separately. 4 months elevage post-oak.
Tasting Notes
Nose: red cherry, raspberry, dried oreganum, cardamom
Palate: balanced savoury weight, rooibos tannin, smooth creamy centre, saline acidity
Food Pairing Emmental & potato gratin with heirloom carrot, smoked duck breast with blackberry jus, seared fresh tuna
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.19%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.47
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir100%
Drinking Window 2023-2030
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Bokkeveld shales - ancient, Stony, Clay-rich
Estate Grown Yes
Grape Clone Dijon 113, 115, 667, 777
Vine Age 10-30 years
Oak Aging 11 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French Oak
Bottling Date 1 May 2022
Sulfites 83.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details 1,600 x 12 bottle cases. Eight estate vineyards ranging from 10 to 30 years old. Dijon clones 113, 115, 667, 777 predominant. Each vineyard plot vinified separately. 4 months elevage post-oak.
Tasting Notes
Nose: fragrant red cherry perfume, iron-rich mineral
Palate: delicate vibrant structure, refined oak, layered finish
Food Pairing Emmental cheese, plum-forward pairing, clove and nutmeg accents, black olive tapenade, cranberry tart
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.14%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.47
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir100%
Drinking Window 2022+
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Bokkeveld shales
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age various
Maceration 21 days
Oak Aging 11 months
Oak Types French Oak
Bottling Date 1 Jun 2021
Sulfites 94.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details 1,400 x 12 bottle cases. 20% whole bunch (not destemmed), 80% destemmed. Average 21 days on skin. Delicately pressed and barrelled for 11 months oak maturation. 4 months elevage before bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: succulent plum, clove, nutmeg
Palate: black olive tapenade, cranberry tart, kelp-like tannin, velvety smooth finish
Food Pairing slow braised pork belly, Emmental & potato gratin with heirloom carrot, smoked duck breast with blackberry jus, seared fresh tuna
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.77%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.53
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Bokkeveld shales
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age various
Maceration 14 days
Oak Aging 10 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French Oak
Sulfites 62.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details 1,800 x 12 bottle cases. Ten months in French oak barrels, 30% new. Three-day cold soak, seven-day fermentation, seven-day post-fermentation cap soak (extended maceration). Gentle pressing separates first portion from press fraction.
Tasting Notes
Palate: fruits of the forest, complex cherry, dark berry tones, polished finish
Food Pairing Emmental cheese, salmon, duck, beef
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.03%
Residual Sugar 3.1 g/L
pH 3.56
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Bokkeveld shales
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age various
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 11 months
Oak Types French Oak
Sulfites 86.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details 1,569 x 12 bottle cases. Hand-picked from eight vineyards, cooled overnight, destemmed. Fermented with certified organic yeasts. Final blend assembled in tank and bottled after 4 months natural clarification. 11 months oak maturation.
Tasting Notes
Nose: perfumed dark cherry, wild berry, espresso-infused cinnamon spice
Palate: generous texture, supple, elegant tannins
Food Pairing Emmental cheese, salmon, duck, beef
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2020 / 750ml | ≈ $44.64Original CHF 36.90 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
| Wine-SearcherLWIN 1140091 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
R320, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa
Phone
+27 28 312 3515
Owner
The Tollman family
Cellarmaster
Chris Albrecht