Semillon 2010

Boekenhoutskloof, fact sheet (hentet 18. okt. 2026): 2010 Boekenhoutskloof Semillon – område: Franschhoek; druer: Sémillon; alkohol 13.9%. W.O. står ikke på arket; området er vinmarkernes beliggenhed ifølge arket (Franschhoek). Producentens noter (engelsk): Franschhoek’s first Semillon vineyards were planted in 1902 on the alluvial soils of the Franschhoek riverbed with its high loam content. In 1942 there were more plantings on the sandy sites. These bushvines are planted 1.4m x 1.4m and yields 3.6ton/ha. The skin:pulp ratio of these old bushvines produces wines that are intensely complex, well-structure and have an unbelievable aging potential. The older block was harvested on February 10th with the vineyards on the sandier soils only ripening two days later. The grapes are pressed as whole bunches with the juice settling for 48 hours. CKS is used for inoculation and the fermentation starts in tank for 2-3°B before it is transferred to barrel where it finishes alcoholic fermentation. Before MLF starts, the barrels are topped and stored at 5°C. 100% new French oak is used, but because the maturation is done at such low temperatures, the extracting from the oak is minimal. During these 13 months the wine is never sulphured and no battonage is done. 7% Sauvignon blanc from the 2011 vintage is blended back to ensure an higher natural acidity and freshness.