From South Africa's Franschhoek Valley, this sweet wine displays a brilliant gold color. The aroma is a triumph of dried apricot, honey, and candied citrus. On the palate, it's rich and velvety, balanced by an acidity that enhances its persistence. Ideal with foie gras.
South Africa - Franschhoek Valley Natural Sweet Wine (Noble Late Harvest) Semillon (predominant)
Boekenhoutskloof Noble Late Harvest Mezza - 2020 375 ml
50.15 €
42.63 price for 60 bottles (also mixed)
Colour
Brilliant gold with amber reflections.
Bouquet
Intense, dried apricot, honey, candied citrus, saffron, and sweet spices. A complex and seductive bouquet.
Taste
Rich and velvety, sweetness balanced by vibrant acidity. Persistent finish of ripe fruit and botrytis.
Alcohol content
11.5% vol.
Type of glass
Small dessert wine glass, tulip-shaped.
Pairings
Foie gras, blue cheeses, fruit or cream-based desserts, tarts, and liver paté. A wine for meditation.
Refinement
12-18 months in French oak barriques. Further bottle aging. Decades of aging potential.
Vinification
Semillon grapes affected by Botrytis cinerea (noble rot), hand-picked. Slow, controlled fermentation in barriques.
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