Press Review
Boekenhoutskloof Semillon, Franschhoek 2022
Boekenhoutskloof Semillon, Franschhoek 2022
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Boekenhoutskloof Semillon, Franschhoek 2022 En Primeur - Case of 6
£171.00
75cl ALC 13.5%
Flag of South Africa SOUTH AFRICA

An alluring, plush nose of honeydew, ripe peaches and orange blossom is followed by a real vibrant mid-palate of spice, ginger, marmalade, lime and hint of oak. Almost oily in texture, there is excellent depth and weight, giving it real finesse. With plen

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Details

South Africa, South Africa, Coastal Region

Still White

Mostly Semillon with small amount Semillon Gris and Muscat Alexandria

Dry and full

Drink or Keep

2022

Chicken, Roast

13.5%

75cl

Boekenhoutskloof

Press Review

"This ancient vine Semillon (with its hints of blushing Muscat) has never looked more alluring.  The expansive but slender chassis gives way to a brittle, teasing finish, and the floral, silver needle, and jasmine notes are overwhelmingly rhythmic and hypnotic.  2022 Boek Sem experience is like no other Semillon on earth. "

Tanners Wines Ltd - website

Matthew Jukes, www.matthewjukes.com

February 05, 2025

Critic Score

19/20

Matthew Jukes, www.matthewjukes.com

5 February 2025

Boekenhoutskloof

Established back in 1776 today this venerable estate is run by Marc Kent. Boekenhout is the local name for the indigenous Cape Beech tree, whose timber has been long prized by furniture makers, hence the chairs on the labels; and Kloof means a wooded ravine or valley. The estate's winery is found in the picturesque Franschhoek Valley but Marc was an early advocate for the Swartland region to the north east, so now champions both regions. Nature conservation is of great importance here with a process of removing non-native flora to the advantage endemic species. Winemaking here is largely traditional, using natural yeast but also adopting modern trends including using tulip-shaped concrete vats and amphora, before ageing in a mix of larger oak barrels to ensure the fruit is allowed to shine for some, and barriques for others, tailoring the regime to each wine.
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