1685 S&M
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 3–8 years from vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted lamb, grilled venison, hearty beef stew
✨ Technical Specifications
The Boschendal 1685 S&M is a masterful Rhône-style blend that pays homage to the estate's founding year of 1685. Combining the robust, spicy allure of Shiraz with the rustic, earthy complexity of Mourvèdre, this wine showcases the synergy of two varieties that thrive in the Mediterranean climate of South Africa's Coastal Region. The grapes are sourced from select vineyard sites where decomposed granite and clay soils, coupled with cooling maritime breezes, encourage slow ripening and intense flavor concentration. Traditionally vinified with careful oak maturation, the wine captures a beautiful balance between dark fruit intensity, savory spice, and refined, structured tannins, reflecting both the heritage and the progressive winemaking spirit of the historic estate.
🍾 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
Shiraz, Mourvèdre
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14-14.5%