Appellation Series Chardonnay
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled lobster with garlic butter, roasted chicken with herbs, creamy mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
The Boschendal Appellation Series Chardonnay is a masterclass in cool-climate viticulture, sourced from the high-altitude, maritime-influenced vineyards of the Cape South Coast. Here, the vines benefit from cool ocean breezes and mist, allowing the Chardonnay grapes to ripen slowly and develop intense, concentrated flavors while retaining a vibrant natural acidity. In the cellar, the wine undergoes traditional barrel fermentation in French oak, followed by precise lees stirring (bâtonnage) to impart a creamy texture and complex layers of oatmeal, citrus blossom, and mineral undertones. This series represents Boschendal's modern quest to showcase the ultimate expression of specific, cool-climate South African terroirs, building upon a winemaking legacy that stretches back to the late 17th century.
🍾 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%