Vin D'Or Noble Late Harvest
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2033
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Blue cheese, fruit tarts, crème brûlée
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 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
Chenin Blanc, Viognier