{"product_id":"boschendal-appellation-series-elgin-chardonnay-2022-elgin-wo","title":"Boschendal, 'Appellation Series Elgin Chardonnay', 2022, Elgin (WO)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'One-Liner'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCool-climate Cape Chardonnay with real finesse – citrus, white peach and crisp apple layered with fine oak, creamy lees texture and a long mineral finish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eVibrant pale gold with a glimmer of green, opening with grapefruit, lemon and Golden Delicious apple alongside white peach and delicate floral notes. The palate is generous yet beautifully controlled, with bright citrus acidity cutting through a richer core of orchard fruit and finely judged oak. Eleven months on the lees brings a creamy, gently rounded texture, while hints of vanilla, toasted spice and white truffle add complexity without overwhelming the fruit. A subtle saline minerality keeps everything precise and energetic. Long and elegant on the finish, with citrus, apple, fine oak and a savoury mineral note lingering behind.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSouth Africa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWestern Cape\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSub-Region: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eElgin WO\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s): \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e13.5%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriendly: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSustainable\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Critics' Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTim Atkin, South Africa Special Report 2024 – 93\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWine Enthusiast – 91\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIWSC 2024 – Silver Medal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoschendal’s Appellation Series is designed to show the character of individual South African wine regions, and this Chardonnay comes from the markedly cool conditions of Elgin. The grapes are whole-bunch pressed before fermentation begins, with part of the ferment occurring naturally before the juice is transferred to selected French oak barrels. Partial malolactic fermentation is followed by eleven months on the primary lees, with monthly stirring to build texture. Only the best barrels make the final blend, with 20% first-fill oak, 34% second-fill and the remainder older barrels, giving enough oak influence for complexity while preserving Elgin’s citrus freshness and distinctive mineral character.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect With... (click me for the recipe)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Meat\/fish: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/fish-recipes\/sea-bass-with-artichokes\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sea bass with artichokes\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSea bass with artichokes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vegetarian: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/vegetarian-recipes\/manchego-and-quince-tart\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Manchego and quince tart\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eManchego and quince tart\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vegan: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/vegan-recipes\/roast-cauliflower-steaks-with-almond-lemon-and-parsley-dressing\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Roast cauliflower steaks with almond, lemon and parsley dressing\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRoast cauliflower steaks with almond, lemon and parsley dressing\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hedley Wright Wine Merchants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57661611508085,"sku":null,"price":39.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/products\/boschendal-appellation-series-elgin-chardonnay-2022-elgin-wo","provider":"Hedley Wright Wine Merchants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}