Jean Le Long Prestige Cuvee
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh oysters, pan-seared scallops, roasted poultry
✨ Technical Specifications
Named in honor of the French Huguenot who was granted the Boschendal land in 1685, the Jean Le Long Prestige Cuvée represents the pinnacle of the estate's sparkling wine production. This exceptional Méthode Cap Classique is a site-specific Blanc de Blancs crafted from cool-climate Chardonnay vineyards in the Western Cape. Following traditional secondary fermentation in the bottle, the wine undergoes an extraordinary period of extended lees aging—often up to 60 months or more—which imparts a profound complexity, creamy texture, and a delicate, persistent mousse. It stands as a testament to South Africa's capability to produce sparkling wines of world-class stature, weaving historical legacy with contemporary winemaking mastery.
🍾 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 100%
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12% - 12.5%