The Winery Bon Courage of Robertson of Western Cape

Winery Bon Courage - André's Fame Colombard
The winery offers 48 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is ranked in the top 5 of the estates of Western Cape.
It is located in Robertson in the region of Western Cape

The Winery Bon Courage is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 48 wines for sale in of Robertson to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Winery Bon Courage wines

Looking for the best Winery Bon Courage wines in Robertson among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Bon Courage wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Bon Courage wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Winery Bon Courage

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Bon Courage

How Winery Bon Courage wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of cassoulet of yesteryear, barbecued mackerel papillotes or broccoli and blue cheese quiche without pastry.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Bon Courage

On the nose the white wine of Winery Bon Courage. often reveals types of flavors of microbio, vegetal or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, tropical fruit or non oak. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Bon Courage. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Bon Courage

  • 2011With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.83/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.77/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.76/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Bon Courage.

  • Colombard
  • Chardonnay
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Chenin Blanc
  • Gewürztraminer

Discovering the wine region of Robertson

The wine region of Robertson is located in the region of Breede River Valley of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Springfield Estate or the Domaine Springfield Estate produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Robertson are Chardonnay, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Robertson often reveals types of flavors of cream, straw or fresh strawberries and sometimes also flavors of brioche, cranberry or lemon grass.

In the mouth of Robertson is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 130 estates and châteaux in the of Robertson, producing 820 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Robertson go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry.

The top sparkling wines of Winery Bon Courage

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery Bon Courage

How Winery Bon Courage wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of spicy food, sweet desserts or veal such as recipes of shrimp in coconut milk curry, chantilly cream or puchero.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Winery Bon Courage

On the nose the sparkling wine of Winery Bon Courage. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, microbio or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, earth or vegetal.

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Winery Bon Courage

  • 2011With an average score of 4.01/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.98/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.94/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.89/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.83/5

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Winery Bon Courage.

  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir
  • Muscat Blanc

Discover the grape variety: Tinta Barroca

Most certainly Portuguese, more precisely in the Douro region where it is very present. It can be found in Spain, Portugal, South Africa, ... almost unknown in France, registered in the Official Catalogue of A2 list varieties.

The top red wines of Winery Bon Courage

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Bon Courage

How Winery Bon Courage wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of shepherd's pie (potatoes, beef, carrots, bacon), lamb chops with spanish sauce or chicken risotto with curry.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Bon Courage

On the nose the red wine of Winery Bon Courage. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Bon Courage. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Bon Courage

  • 2005With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.95/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.93/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.86/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Bon Courage.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Merlot
  • Pinot Noir
  • Pinotage

The word of the wine: Aromatic

Character of a wine that is particularly expressive and rich in aromas. Some grape varieties, such as Gewurztraminer or Muscat, produce very aromatic wines.

The top natural sweet wines of Winery Bon Courage

Food and wine pairings with a natural sweet wine of Winery Bon Courage

How Winery Bon Courage wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of roast beef in a crust (onions & mustard) or market garden rice salad.

Organoleptic analysis of natural sweet wines of Winery Bon Courage

On the nose the natural sweet wine of Winery Bon Courage. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, black fruit or dried fruit.

The best vintages in the natural sweet wines of Winery Bon Courage

  • 2015With an average score of 3.90/5

The grape varieties most used in the natural sweet wines of Winery Bon Courage.

  • Touriga Nacional
  • Tinta Barroca
  • Souzao

Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon

Sauvignon Gris is a grape variety that originated in France (South-West). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. Sauvignon Gris can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Beaujolais, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey.

The top sweet wines of Winery Bon Courage

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Bon Courage

How Winery Bon Courage wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), spicy food or sweet desserts such as recipes of salmon cannelloni, baked sea bream or apple cake.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Winery Bon Courage

On the nose the sweet wine of Winery Bon Courage. often reveals types of flavors of earth, citrus fruit or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of dried fruit.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Bon Courage

  • 2013With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.84/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Bon Courage.

  • Muscat de Frontignan
  • Gewürztraminer
  • Welschriesling

The word of the wine: Collar

The upper, cylindrical part of the bottle. Sales of wine bottles are generally expressed in number of bottles.

The top pink wines of Winery Bon Courage

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Bon Courage

How Winery Bon Courage wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of game (deer, venison) or poultry such as recipes of wild boar stew or quick coconut milk chicken.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Bon Courage

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Bon Courage. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Bon Courage

  • 2020With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.55/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Bon Courage.

  • Pinotage

Discover the grape variety: Gewurztraminer

Gewurztraminer rosé is a grape variety that originated in France. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of vine is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. Gewurztraminer rosé can be found in many vineyards: Alsace, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Jura, Champagne, Lorraine, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, South West.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery Bon Courage

Planning a wine route in the of Robertson? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Bon Courage.

Discover the grape variety: Colombard

Colombard is one of the oldest grape varieties in the Charentes. This golden white grape variety is a cross between Chenin and Gouais. The young leaves of colombard are yellow with bronze patches. The adult leaves may be three-lobed or whole, depending on the variety. Its branches are cottony. The bunches of this variety are thick and cylindrical. Its elliptical berries are medium-sized. They change color until they ripen, ranging from greenish white to golden yellow. Colombard is associated with an average budding. It is particularly susceptible to leafhoppers, grape worms, mites, mildew, powdery mildew and gray mold. It is also sensitive to water stress, but is not very sensitive to wind. It ripens late in the second half of the year. There are a dozen approved clones of Colombard, the best known of which are 608, 607 and 606. This variety produces a full-bodied, fine white wine. Aromas of lime, nectarine, boxwood, citrus and exotic fruits are released.

News about Winery Bon Courage and wines from the region

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Reduced planting density initiative approved in Champagne

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The word of the wine: Aromatic

Character of a wine that is particularly expressive and rich in aromas. Some grape varieties, such as Gewurztraminer or Muscat, produce very aromatic wines.

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