1685 Chardonnay
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted chicken, creamy seafood pasta, grilled salmon
✨ Technical Specifications
The Boschendal 1685 Chardonnay is a liquid tribute to the estate's founding year, carrying with it centuries of winemaking history in the Western Cape. Sourced from selected cool-climate vineyards across the Coastal Region, this wine benefits from diverse soil profiles and cooling maritime breezes that preserve natural acidity. In the cellar, the winemakers employ a meticulous combination of stainless steel tank fermentation and French oak barrel aging, with a portion of the wine undergoing weekly battonage (lees stirring). This dual approach coaxes out a beautiful tension between vibrant citrus, ripe tropical fruit, and a rich, creamy texture, embodying the classic, elegant style that has made Boschendal a cornerstone of South African viticulture.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1685 by French Huguenot Jean le Long, Boschendal is one of South Africa's oldest and most prestigious wine estates, set against the dramatic backdrop of the Groot Drakenstein and Simonsberg mountains between Franschhoek and Stellenbosch. Steeped in Cape Dutch architectural heritage, the estate champions regenerative agriculture, biodiversity, and sustainable vineyard management across diverse soils and microclimates. Renowned for pioneering Méthode Cap Classique sparkling wines alongside its celebrated 1685 range, Boschendal excels in crafting crisp Sauvignon Blancs, layered Chardonnays, and elegant, structure-driven reds such as Shiraz and Cabernet blends. Each bottling captures the vibrant terroir and historical depth of the Western Cape with balance, sophistication, and timeless longevity.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Chardonnay
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5-14%