About this product
Franschhoek's signature white variety at its finest, from old Semillon vines vinified with wild fermentation and extended oak élevage. Boekenhoutskloof Semillon displays lemon curd, beeswax, and lanolin with a luscious texture and a finish of extraordinary complexity and persistence.
Pairing intelligence
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Old-vine Semillon's texture and lemon-beeswax character are a profound match for crayfish; saffron's minerality echoes the wine's complexity while fennel bridges its anise-like depth.
classic
main
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Sole meunière's butter-lemon simplicity showcases the wine's lush texture and citrus depth; the brown butter's nuttiness echoes the Semillon's beeswax character in a classic pairing.
classic
fish_course
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The wine's textural richness and citrus character navigate hollandaise's richness while echoing asparagus's subtle bitterness; smoked salmon adds the saline note that amplifies the wine's mineral depth.
established
starter
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Old-vine Semillon's beeswax and honey notes create a direct bridge with honeycomb; Gruyère's crystalline nuttiness extends the wine's complex finish while fig adds fruity depth.
established
cheese