Grande Syrah
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-roasted lamb shanks, grilled ribeye steak, venison stew
✨ Technical Specifications
Boschendal's Grande Syrah represents the pinnacle of the estate's red winemaking, a modern classic that pays homage to the French Huguenot roots of the estate while embracing the distinct maritime-influenced terroir of the Coastal Region. Sourced from low-yielding, prime vineyard sites, particularly from the wind-swept slopes of Stellenbosch, the grapes undergo meticulous hand-sorting. The wine is matured in French oak barriques for 15 to 18 months, which coaxes out a dark, brooding profile rich in black pepper, dark plums, and exotic spices, underpinned by a seamless, velvety tannin structure. It is a testament to Boschendal's centuries-old legacy, marrying Old World restraint with New World fruit purity.
🍾 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
Syrah
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14