Winery BoekenhoutskloofThe Chocolate Block
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 5 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Cinsault, the Syrah, the Viognier and the Grenache noir.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
The The Chocolate Block of the Winery Boekenhoutskloof is in the top 40 of wines of Franschhoek.
Taste structure of the The Chocolate Block from the Winery Boekenhoutskloof
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the The Chocolate Block of Winery Boekenhoutskloof in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the The Chocolate Block of Winery Boekenhoutskloof in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of iron, cream or cherry and sometimes also flavors of grapefruit, oaky or citrus.
Food and wine pairings with The Chocolate Block
Pairings that work perfectly with The Chocolate Block
Original food and wine pairings with The Chocolate Block
The The Chocolate Block of Winery Boekenhoutskloof matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of roasted fillet of beef with parsley, greek-style shepherd's pie or baked leg of daguet or roe deer.
Details and technical informations about Winery Boekenhoutskloof's The Chocolate Block.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Structured, tannic reds, deeply coloured, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and graphite, underpinned by firm acidity and fine ageing potential. Cornerstone of the great Médoc estates (Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Julien) and signature of Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo. The world's most planted red variety, a natural cross of Cabernet Franc x Sauvignon Blanc born in Bordeaux.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of The Chocolate Block from Winery Boekenhoutskloof are 2006, 2004, 1990, 1963 and 2020.
Informations about the Winery Boekenhoutskloof
The Winery Boekenhoutskloof is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 44 wines for sale in the of Franschhoek to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Franschhoek
Mythical South African valley founded by French Huguenots in 1688: Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz signatures as king reds — concentrated and velvety with blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, chocolate, eucalyptus and a spice touch, round tannins and a long finish. Historic Sémillon emblematic white (candied lemon, honey, wax) and ample Chardonnay as backup. Cap Classique sparkling of excellence. WO, sheltered Mediterranean climate, refreshing Atlantic breezes.
The wine region of Western Cape
Cradle of South African wine. Signature Chenin Blanc (Steen, 20%) in ample, fresh whites with notes of quince, yellow apple, honey and acacia flower, from crisp dry to sweet. Sharp, iodised Sauvignon Blanc (Walker Bay, Constantia), balanced Chardonnay. Reds: emblematic Pinotage with roasted aromas (coffee, plum, smoke), firm Cabernet Sauvignon, spicy Syrah.
The word of the wine: Open
Said of a wine with a full and expressive nose, generally at its peak.
