2023 Boekenhoutskloof Semillon Case Deal (6x75cl)

98 Tim Atkin MW.

One of a handful of Cape whites that I buy most years and expect to cellar for a decade, this is a subtle, refined, early picked Franschhoek blend of Semillon and 3% Muscat d'Alexandrie.  Deftly fermented in 70% new barrels, it has beguiling aromas of vanilla spice, cardamom and saffron, layers of tangerine, beeswax and fresh lemons and understated concentration.  2027-36

19/20 - Matthew Dukes.  

It is interesting how some vintages show greater complexity and layers at different points in their evolution.  Today, the Semillon Gris (some vines have mutated over time) portion looks spicy, white-pepper spiked, and ginger-lily smooched, bringing a lip-smacking immediacy to the experience. Yes, yes, and yes!  18.5/20