Boekenhoutskloof Semillon Franschhoek Valley WO

Franschhoek Valley WO, South Africa

South Africa's finest Semillon — from old-vine estate parcels on granite soils at altitude. Fermented in French barriques (30% new) with indigenous yeast; aged 15 months on lees. Rich golden; lanolin, beeswax, fig, citrus confit, and a mineral granite backbone. The South African Semillon's natural texture and ageing capacity is displayed at its finest here. Develops extraordinary complexity at 8–15 years.

Pairing intelligence

• main: The Cape's premier crustacean with its benchmark white wine — Semillon's beeswax-citrus depth handles the crayfish's sweetness; the burnt butter resonates with the wine's lanolin-rich texture.
• main: South Africa's most prized local fish with the Cape's finest white wine; the Semillon's mineral granite and citrus freshness complements the clean, meaty yellowtail flesh.