€22.90
Prices incl. VAT plus shipping costs
Available, delivery time 3-4 working days
The Boekenhoutskloof Goldmine is the white counterpart to the legendary "The Chocolate Block" and also pays homage to the spectacular vineyards around the Kasteelberg in South Africa's Swartland. Where gold prospectors once tried their luck, winemaker Marc Kent now finds another precious commodity: exceptional white wines with origin, depth and character. The name "Goldmine" symbolizes the natural diversity and richness of the Cape region.
The cuvée of Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Semillon and a small proportion of Viognier combines power and elegance in an impressive way. Old vines, barren soils of granite, slate and quartz as well as the warm climate of the Swartland give the wine its characteristic tension and mineral freshness.
The nose reveals ripe stone fruit, quince, pear and fine citrus notes, accompanied by wild fennel, subtle spices and a salty minerality. On the palate, the Boekenhoutskloof Goldmine is concentrated yet precise, with a creamy texture, lively acidity and a long, dry finish full of elegance.
Part of the wine is matured in wooden barrels, providing additional depth and structure without masking the wine's freshness. The result is a multi-layered South African white wine with exceptional character and great ageing potential.
The Boekenhoutskloof Goldmine harmonizes perfectly with roast chicken, grilled lobster, Mediterranean vegetable dishes or aromatic dishes with fennel and herbs. The ideal drinking temperature is 10-12 °C.
The renowned Platter's Wine Guide awarded the Goldmine 5 stars and praised its complex aromas, fine minerality and impressive balance of fruit, structure and freshness in particular.
24% Chardonnay
19% Semillon
4% Viognier
Dieselstraße 4
26899 Rhede (Ems)
Deutschland
Das Weingut Boekenhoutskloof und die Landschaft wirken französisch. Es liegt in Franschhoek und ist eines der ältesten Weingüter mit hugenottischen Wurzeln. Auch die Weine erinnern an Frankreich, weil der Winzer Marc Kent einmal pro Jahr Frankreich besucht, um sich neu inspirieren zu lassen.
Auf 20 ha Rebfläche werden zu 25% Weißwein (Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon) und zu 75% Rotweine (Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc) angebaut. Die Temperatur ist im Jahresdurchschnitt durch den Seewind aus Südosten etwas kühler. Die Art der Böden auf dem Gut sind unterschiedlich: von tiefen Schwemmböden am Ufer des Flusses bis zu harten Lehmböden und verwittertem Granit.