Boekenhoutskloof Goldmine 2024

Is the new Goldmine White 2024 from Boekenhoutskloof a companion wine to hugely successful red blend The Chocolate Block? It’s been launched with a minimum of fanfare but regardless of where it fits into the portfolio, it’s hugely impressive.

Consisting of 53% Chenin Blanc from Swartland, 24% Chardonnay from Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, 19% Semillon from Franschhoek and 4% Viognier, it was matured in a combination of barrel, foudre, concrete egg and amphora.

The aromatics are complex: Flowers, hay, herbs, citrus – initially lime and lemon then orange as the wine opens – peach, vanilla, and spice. The palate is beautifully balanced – great fruit expression and snappy but not sharp acidity, the finish long and savoury (alc: 13%). Superbly judged, with equal measures of depth and breadth, energy and texture. Assured and precise Price: R295 a bottle.

CE’s rating: 96/100.

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