Chocolate Block

2023

Red

Franchhoek Valley, South Africa

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The quest to understand the name of this wine, and the wine itself, is now legendary. Without giving away all the secrets, we can say that its style reflects our belief that Cape Town, with its Mediterranean climate, lends itself admirably to blends of red wines.

The composition of this wine is adjusted to each vintage in order to best reflect the season and the old vines of great character which are an essential part of its charm and personality.‍

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Consult us to know the available vintages and formats.

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Caractéristiques

Assemblage

Syrah 74%, Grenache 11%, Cabernet Sauvignon 8%, Cabernet Sauvignon 8%, Cinsault 6%, Viognier 1%

Élevage

Casks and barrels

Type de vendanges

Type de sol

Granite, slate, sand

Taille du vignoble

20 hectares

Robe

Deep red

Potentiel de garde

Notes

◊ Nose: Ripe fruits and spices, chocolate and licorice

◊ Palate: Light and enveloping texture, fine and well-blended tannins, long lasting in the mouth

Se marient avec

Roasted meats

Gibiers

Chocolate desserts

Boekenhoutskloof

BOEKENHOUSTKLOOF is one of the most beautiful South African wineries, which delivers unique vintages every year

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A long time ago (in 1776 to be precise), a small farm called Boekenhoustkloof (which can be translated as “the beech ravine”) was created in the Franschhoek Valley. As the name of this valley suggests, the Huguenots were the first inhabitants to exploit the land and produce wine. In 1993, wine enthusiasts bought the estate and launched a vineyard development plan that now makes it possible to present grape varieties as varied as: Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Franc, Sémillon, Viognier. Marc Carter Kent is the winemaker and director. He is known for his unconventional practices in blending grape varieties and in winemaking.