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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The Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block Magnum 2023 enchants with an incredibly complex and alluring bouquet. The nose reveals a rich array of black blueberries and ripe blackberries interwoven with notes of black olives, perfume, and dust. Hints of white pepper and coriander add delightful complexity. These deep fruit aromas give way to a juicy, full-bodied palate highlighted by classic red licorice and vibrant cherries. With a medium to full bodied structure, the wine possesses a broad, substantial mid-palate, while the mouthfeel is velvety and gentle. Lively acidity and refined tannins create a harmonious balance, enhancing the wine's elegance, focus, and dynamism. Whispers 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 |