Chenin Blanc Viognier The Pavillion
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Mild chicken curry, grilled prawns, fresh summer salads
✨ Technical Specifications
Boschendal's The Pavilion Chenin Blanc Viognier is a contemporary, fruit-forward white blend that captures the vibrant spirit of South Africa's Western Cape. This wine beautifully marries Chenin Blanc, the historic workhorse grape of the Cape, with the highly aromatic Viognier. The Chenin Blanc provides a crisp, lively backbone of green apple and tropical fruit, while the Viognier introduces exotic notes of white peach, apricot, and soft floral spice. Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve its bright primary fruit characters and clean finish, this blend represents the estate's modern approach to accessible, everyday luxury, drawing inspiration from the relaxed, sun-drenched lifestyle of the historic Boschendal 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
Chenin Blanc, Viognier
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5-13%