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Boekenhoutskloof - Franschhoek Semillon 2022
Boekenhoutskloof - Franschhoek Semillon 2022

Boekenhoutskloof - Franschhoek Semillon 2022

Franschhoek|White wine

98/100

Tim Atkin

95/100

James Suckling

95/100

Decanter

17/20

Jancis Robinson

South Africa
Sémillon
beeswax
velvety texture
Chinese fondue

"A new vintage of this exceptional Sémillon, from South Africa's oldest vineyards!"

“This superb Sémillon comes from some of South Africa’s oldest vines [...] Such purity and brilliance in the golden citrus aromas, with tangy notes of grapefruit and honeyed hazelnut. The palate is complex and concentrated, underpinned by a hint of minerality, with layers of pure citrus and stone fruit, notes of nuts, apple, and chamomile, as well as a touch of salinity. Textured and long-finishing, it will continue to develop with time in the bottle. 2025–2031” (Decanter 2025)

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Estate

Boekenhoutskloof

Vintage

Semillon

Vintage

2022

Designation

Franschhoek

Region

South Africa

Grape Varieties

97% Sémillon, 3% Muscat d’Alexandrie

Regions

Heritage-certified vineyards (among the oldest in South Africa), two of which were planted in 1902 and 1942 on a gentle slope (in the former bed of the Franschhoek River), alluvial soils with a high silt content; a third vineyard planted in 1936 (at the top of the valley), with steep, south-facing slopes on soils of weathered granite and quartz

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Grapes pressed as whole clusters; spontaneous alcoholic fermentation in 225-liter barrels and concrete eggs; aging at low temperatures (without the addition of sulfur)

Method of Preparation

Vegan-certified, very low in sulfur, no acidification

Livestock Farming

Semillon aged for 14 months in new French oak barrels (70%) and concrete eggs (30%); Muscat of Alexandria aged in terracotta amphorae (100%)

Alcohol content

13,2%

Eye

Straw-yellow color, clear and bright

Nose

Open and alluring, with scents of apricot, acacia blossom, and kumquat, along with subtle notes of ginger, jasmine, and apple blossom

Palate

Pure and elegant, with flavors of pear, quince, star fruit, and fresh lemon, enhanced by subtle oak nuances that add complexity. Beautiful, natural, and balanced structure, with a full-bodied, textured palate and a long, briny, and slightly spicy finish.

Serve

At 13-14°C

Open

1 to 2 hours before

Drink starting at

2026

Drink before

2035

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with a Chinese fondue, a fillet of pollock in soy sauce, or fresh goat cheese with pepper...

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Decanter

Decanter

Wine rated (2025 guide) 95/100

About the wine:

This superb Sémillon comes from some of South Africa’s oldest vines: two vineyards planted in 1902 and 1942 in the former bed of the Franschhoek River, and the La Colline vineyard, planted in 1936 on a higher slope in the valley. The blend also includes a small percentage of Muscat of Alexandria, harvested early from the 1902 vineyard, to add acidity rather than aroma. It is fermented on the skins and aged in amphorae, while the Sémillon ages for 14 months in 70% new French oak barrels and 30% concrete eggs, allowing the texture to develop. Such purity and brilliance in the golden citrus aromas, with tangy notes of grapefruit and honeyed hazelnut. The palate is complex and concentrated, carried by a hint of minerality, with layers of pure citrus and stone fruit, notes of walnut, apple, and chamomile, as well as a touch of salinity. Textured and long-finishing, it will continue to blossom with time in the bottle. 2025–2031
Jancis Robinson

Jancis Robinson

Wine rated (2025 guide) 17/20

About the wine:

It features complex and intense aromas of toast, linden blossom, grapefruit, blood orange, and ginger. The acidity isn’t excessive, but it nicely balances the round, waxy texture. It’s truly a very textured wine, almost velvety. It’s certainly different from most of the racy, tart Sémillons from the Hunter Valley, in that it’s much richer and has more outgoing aromas (perhaps thanks to the Muscat?). Although it’s already quite open and pleasant to drink, I’m very curious to see how it will evolve over the next 5 to 10 years. 2026–2035
James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2024 guide) 95/100

About the wine:

Creamy and textured, with complex layers and aromas of almond, waxed lemon, thyme, persimmon, and fragrant apricot. Cedar notes as well. Full-bodied, yet with wonderful freshness. Fruity on the palate with a very long finish. Made from old vines planted in 1902, 1942, and 1936. Aged 70% in new oak barrels and 30% in concrete egg-shaped tanks. Ready to drink now or for aging.
Tim Atkin

Tim Atkin

Wine rated (2025 guide) 98/100

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