Vin D'Or Noble Late Harvest
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from vintage release, developing greater complexity and deeper amber hues with age.
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Blue cheese, fruit tarts, crème brûlée
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Boschendal's Vin D'Or (French for 'Golden Wine') is a luscious Noble Late Harvest dessert wine that pays tribute to the historic sweet wines of the Cape, which captivated European royalty in the 18th and 19th centuries. Crafted in the Coastal Region, this wine relies on the natural occurrence of Botrytis cinerea (noble rot) in the vineyards. The morning mists from the surrounding mountains, followed by warm afternoon sunshine, create the perfect conditions for the grapes to shrivel and concentrate their natural sugars, acids, and flavors. The hand-harvested grapes undergo a slow, careful fermentation to preserve the intense aromas of honeyed citrus, dried apricots, and delicate spice, resulting in a beautifully balanced sweet wine with a vibrant core of acidity.
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Established in 1685 by French Huguenot Jean le Long, Boschendal is one of South Africa’s oldest and most iconic wine estates, located on Pniel Road, Groot Drakenstein, Franschhoek, 7690, Western Cape, South Africa. Celebrated for its rich Cape Dutch heritage and a deep commitment to sustainable, biodiversity-friendly farming, the estate focuses on expressing its unique cool-climate terroir. Boschendal is highly acclaimed for its premium portfolio, particularly its exceptional Méthode Cap Classique sparkling wines, precise Chardonnays, and structured Shiraz blends, exemplified by the renowned 1685 range. Their official website is https://www.boschendal.com.