Unique, savoury, piquant.
Founded in 1685, Boschendal stands as one of the oldest wine companies in South Africa.
This Chenin is savoury and zesty and made under the guidance of Stephan Joubert (group winemaker for DGB).
Made as a food-focused range of wine, the Sommelier Selection was founded by wine lovers, for wine lovers. This is my first crack at one of this series and the Chenin delivers pine and key lime aromas surrounded by papaya and grapefruit, wild mushrooms, clover honey and coriander seed. It has a very zest piquant character ad phenolic texture. Green olives, bread dough, grapefruit pith, charred lemon peel and coriander flavours dominate a savoury palate. Undeniably unique, I'm not sure I would have pegged this as a Chenin.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - June 8th, 2022

Savoury, creamy, fresh.
Founded in 1685, Boschendal stands as one of the oldest wine companies in South Africa.
This Chardy is savoury and zesty, a consistently solid version made under the guidance of Stephan Joubert (group winemaker for DGB) who knows his Chardonnay.
The 2019 delivers notes of young pineapple, yellow apples and sweet brown spices, vanilla and lemon peel. Balanced freshness with a creamy edge, it is spicy, savoury and has a nutty/citrusy finish.
Pair:
corn on the cob, grilled chicken, smoked cheeses, shellfish dipped in butter and creamy white sauces.
©copyright 2021 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - April 14th, 2021

Toasted, approachable, buttery.
Founded in 1685, Boschendal stands as one of the oldest wine companies in South Africa.
This Chardy is delicious, a solid version that smells of golden pineapples, vanilla, smoked sweet spices, melon and roasted hazelnuts. It's got wonderful lift and freshness; the finish is long and trails vanilla, spice and pineapple flavours.
Pair: corn on the cob, grilled chicken, smoked cheeses, shellfish dipped in butter and creamy white sauces.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - September 13th, 2019

Savoury, spicy, zesty
Founded in 1685, Boschendal stands as one of the oldest wine companies in South Africa.
This Chardy is savoury and zesty, a consistently solid version made under the guidance of Stephan Joubert (group winemaker for DGB) who knows his Chardonnay.
The 2018 delivers notes of golden pineapples, yellow apples and smoked sweet spices, melon rind and lemongrass. Balanced freshness with a creamy edge, it is spicy, savoury and has a racy, pithy finish that will pair with corn on the cob, grilled chicken, smoked cheeses, shellfish dipped in butter and creamy white sauces.
©copyright 2020 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - August 20th, 2020