Suzanne
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
roasted poultry, creamy seafood pasta, grilled sea bass
✨ Technical Specifications
Part of Boschendal's esteemed Heritage Collection, 'The Suzanne' is a sophisticated white blend that pays tribute to Suzanne de Buelle, one of the pioneering French Huguenot women who helped shape the early agricultural and winemaking landscape of the Cape. This classic white Bordeaux-style blend marries the vibrant, fresh acidity of Sauvignon Blanc with the rich, textured, and waxy complexity of barrel-fermented Semillon. Sourced from cool-climate vineyards in the Western Cape, the grapes are carefully harvested and vinified, with a portion of the Semillon undergoing oak aging to impart subtle spice, creaminess, and structural depth. The result is a harmonious, age-worthy white wine that captures both the historic spirit of the estate and the modern precision of South African cool-climate viticulture.
🍾 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
Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13-13.5%