Semillon 2018

Boekenhoutskloof, fact sheet (hentet 18. okt. 2026): 2018 Boekenhoutskloof Semillon – område: Franschhoek; druer: Sémillon; alkohol 13.6%; fadlagring 14 måneder, 70% nye fade. Producentens noter (engelsk): s, among some of the oldest vineyards in South Africa. These Franschhoek Semillon vineyards have acclimated to the harsh conditions and alluvial soils in which they grow, producing unique wines with intense depth and complexity. The deep root system and high skin to pulp ratio of these old vineyards produce intensely complex, well-structured wines with unbelievable ageing potential. Two of the vineyards used for our Semillon planted 1902, and 1942 are unirrigated bushvines growing on little to no slope in the ancient Franschhoek Riverbed. Both these vineyards are well established in alluvial soils with a high loam content. The third vineyard planted 1936, is located further up the valley on 45-degree south-facing slope on decomposed granite and quartz. Some of the vines within all these vineyards have naturally mutated from Semillon to Semillon Gris which have a slight red hue and higher skin-to-pulp ratio. The Semillon Gris vines naturally require more time to ripen and are harvested during a second picking. We opted to use a small portion of Muscat d'Alexandrie, planted 1902, to enhance the wine's aromatic character. The 2018 Semillon vintage had excellent growing conditions with a good set and even ripening, delivering healthy fruit – ideal for creating rich wines with concentration and structure. […]