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 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
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5-14%