Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block Magnum 2023
- Boekenhoutskloof
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Swartland
- Grenache Noir - blend
- John Platter: 4.5 Stars / 92 Points
- Tim Atkin 2024: 93 Points
€61.45*
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Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block Magnum 2023 captivates with its remarkably intricate and seductive bouquet. The nose reveals a rich tapestry of dark blueberries, ripe blackberries, and intriguing notes of black olives, perfume, and dust. Hints of white pepper and coriander seeds add layers of complexity. This medley of dark fruits translates to a lush, full-bodied palate, featuring classic red licorice and fresh cherry nuances. The wine is medium to full-bodied, showcasing a broad, weighty mid-palate, while the mouthfeel remains smooth and velvety. Lively acidity and silky tannins strike a perfect balance, enhancing the wine's elegance, focus, and energy. Echoes of cherry tobacco and exotic spices linger in a pure, dry finish.
The Cabernet Sauvignon matured in first-fill French oak barrels, while other varietals aged separately in second- and third-fill barrels. Various vessels, including 2500-liter foudres for Cinsault and Syrah, and 600-liter demi-muids for Grenache Noir, were utilized. All wines spent a total of 13 to 16 months in barrels before being blended, refined, and lightly filtered for bottling.
| Main grape varietal: | Grenache Noir |
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| Wine region: | Swartland |
| acidity level: | low |
| bottle closure: | cork |
| bottle size [liter]: | 1,5 |
| certification labels: | Vegan |
| country of origin: | South Africa |
| fairtrade | organic | vegan: | Vegan |
| ratings: | John Platter 4.5 Sterne, Tim Atkin 93/100 |
| single varietal / blend: | blend |
| vinification and maturation: | Barrique |
| vintage: | 2023 |
| wine style: | dry |
| wine type: | Red wine |
- John Platter: 4.5 Stars / 92 Points
- Tim Atkin 2024: 93 Points
- 2022 Vintage - John Platter: 5 Stars
- 2022 Vintage - Tim Atkin 2023: 93 Points
| Legal drinking age | 16 |
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| Distributor | CWD, D-25436 Tornesch |
| Grape varietals | 74% Syrah, 10 % Grenache, 8% Cinsault, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Viognier |
| Serving temperature [°C] | 18 °C |
| Storable up to (at perfect conditions) | 2029 |
| Winemaker | Marc Kent, Gottfried Mocke, Eben Meiring |
| Ingredients | Trauben, Säureregulatoren: enthält Äpfelsäure (D,L-; L-) und/oder Weinsäure (L(+)-); Konservierungsstoff: Sulfite |
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| Calories | 85 kcal / 357 kj |
| Carbs | 1.4 |
| Sugar | 0.3 |
| Nutrition allergens | Enthält Sulfite |
| Alcohol concentration [Vol%]: | 14.35 |
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| Residual sugar [g/l] | 2.63 |
| pH-value | 3.5 |
| Acid content [g/l] | 5 |