Lanoy
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 2–5 years of vintage release, though it can comfortably cellar for up to 8 years.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted lamb chops, beef stew, grilled portobello mushrooms
✨ Technical Specifications
Boschendal's Lanoy is a historic tribute to the French Huguenot heritage of the Cape, named in honor of Nicolas de Lanoy, one of the pioneering settlers who helped shape the viticultural landscape of the Franschhoek Valley. This classic red blend captures the essence of the Coastal Region's diverse terroir, where cooling maritime breezes from the Atlantic mitigate the warm summer sun, allowing the grapes to ripen slowly and develop complex flavor profiles. Typically crafted as a Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot dominant blend, the wine undergoes traditional fermentation followed by careful aging in oak barrels to seamlessly integrate structured, velvety tannins with rich dark fruit character. It represents an approachable yet sophisticated expression of South African blending mastery, combining Old World structure with New World fruit intensity.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1685 by Huguenot settler Jean le Long and developed by the De Villiers family, Boschendal is one of the oldest wine estates in South Africa. Anchored in the Groot Drakenstein Valley between Franschhoek and Stellenbosch, the estate's vineyards span granite, sandstone, and alluvial terraces sheltered by the Simonsberg and Drakenstein mountain ranges. This dramatic topographical setting yields a Mediterranean macroclimate defined by cool mountain breezes, dry summers, and generous winter rainfall, delivering vibrant natural acidity. Viticulture adheres to rigorous environmental stewardship as a WWF Conservation Champion and Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) practitioner. The winemaking philosophy emphasizes purity, site transparency, and textural balance across both stainless steel and French oak regimes. Boschendal is celebrated for its benchmark Cap Classique sparkling wines, including the Jean Le Long Prestige Cuvée, as well as exceptional still whites like the 1685 Chenin Blanc, Appellation Series Chardonnay, Suzanne white blend, and botrytised Vin D'Or Noble Late Harvest.
🍇 Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
🍷 ABV
13.5-14%