White Pavillion
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh seafood salad, grilled chicken breast, light pasta dishes
✨ Technical Specifications
Named after the iconic, elegant white pavilion that graces the historic Boschendal estate, this wine is crafted to capture the easy-going, vibrant spirit of the Cape. The Pavillion White is a classic Western Cape blend, typically marrying the rich, tropical fruit notes of Chenin Blanc with the crisp, herbaceous freshness of Sauvignon Blanc. The grapes are sourced from selected vineyards across the Western Cape, where the cooling maritime breezes help retain natural acidity. This wine represents a modern, fruit-forward style designed to be approachable and highly refreshing, embodying the historic estate's commitment to quality in everyday drinking wines.
🍾 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
Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc
🍷 ABV
12.5-13%