2022 Boschendal 1685 Merlot
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | |
| Appellation | Franschhoek |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (14%) |
| Drink window | 2025 - 2031 |
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Description
Few places in the world can claim to have everything a wine lover could possibly desire. Boschendal Estate is one such unique destination. This magnificent winery is located an hour’s drive from Cape Town, in the picturesque Groot Drakenstein Valley, on the outskirts of Franschhoek.
The 1685 series of Boschendal are without a doubt one of the most popular wines in the Netherlands. This is certainly not only because of the impressive domain, the beautiful restaurant, the famous picnics for those who have been able to visit this, but certainly also because Boschendal has a style that is, with all due respect, a friend to all and we mean this very positively. They know how to create a tone, certainly in the 1685 series, with a balance in which everything is just right.
The Merlot grapes are partly aged in oak barrels and the rest in steel to achieve a beautiful ageing but to retain the freshness and fruitiness of the wine. The Boschendal 1685 Merlot has a fresh attractive ruby red colour in the glass with in the nose tones of ripe mulberries, dark chocolate and soft vanilla tones. In the taste also the mulberries, but this time the more lively red variant, accompanied by elegant tannins, spicy wood tones and freshly ground coffee. The Merlot from Boschendal has a soft seductive aftertaste.
FACT: In the tab 'Attachments' you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send you this when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
You can read the full wine reviews from Parker, Suckling, Vinous and Wine Spectator via the links next to the image. A free service for our customers.
Need advice on finding the perfect wine for your dish? Click here for our exclusive Sommelier. Free for Grandcruwijnen customers.
Specifications
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Western Cape |
| Appellation | Franschhoek |
| Winery | Boschendal |
| Grape | Merlot |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Drinking as of | 2025 |
| Drinking till | 2031 |
| Alcohol % | 14 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Tasting Profiles | Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Rood fruit, Vol |
| Drink moments | Barbecue, Cadeau!, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Open haard, Romantisch |
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Only a few places in the world can claim to have everything a wine lover desires. Boschendal Estate is such a unique destination. This magnificent winery is located an hour's drive from Cape Town, in the picturesque Groot Drakenstein Valley, on the outskirts of Franschhoek. World famous is the Boschendal picnic and the famous lunch in the atmospheric restaurant. Reasons to visit the pearl of Franschhoek. The runner in our country is the Boschendal 1685 Sauvignon Blanc Grande Cuvée with the equally exciting bottle with the blue capsule.
The range offers many options: from the entry-level wines Boschen Blanc and Lanoy to the Elgin wines. This world-class estate mixes its rich past with new innovations. Each wine is carefully crafted to ensure unique drinking pleasure. It is the attention to detail that makes Boschendal a beloved wine in more than 50 countries.
The winemaking philosophy at Boschendal primarily takes into account the vast natural heritage. The vision is to balance tradition and experience with contemporary innovation to produce classic wines with a measured modern new world attitude that is uniquely Boschendal. The cornerstones of this philosophy are achieved through: producing premium wines where the emphasis is on flavor intensity and mouthfeel using a wood regimen for added intrigue before aging but never overpowering.
Few places in the world can claim to have everything a wine lover could possibly desire. Boschendal Estate is one such unique destination. This magnificent winery is located an hour’s drive from Cape Town, in the picturesque Groot Drakenstein Valley, on the outskirts of Franschhoek.
The 1685 series of Boschendal are without a doubt one of the most popular wines in the Netherlands. This is certainly not only because of the impressive domain, the beautiful restaurant, the famous picnics for those who have been able to visit this, but certainly also because Boschendal has a style that is, with all due respect, a friend to all and we mean this very positively. They know how to create a tone, certainly in the 1685 series, with a balance in which everything is just right.
The Merlot grapes are partly aged in oak barrels and the rest in steel to achieve a beautiful ageing but to retain the freshness and fruitiness of the wine. The Boschendal 1685 Merlot has a fresh attractive ruby red colour in the glass with in the nose tones of ripe mulberries, dark chocolate and soft vanilla tones. In the taste also the mulberries, but this time the more lively red variant, accompanied by elegant tannins, spicy wood tones and freshly ground coffee. The Merlot from Boschendal has a soft seductive aftertaste.
FACT: In the tab 'Attachments' you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send you this when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
You can read the full wine reviews from Parker, Suckling, Vinous and Wine Spectator via the links next to the image. A free service for our customers.
Need advice on finding the perfect wine for your dish? Click here for our exclusive Sommelier. Free for Grandcruwijnen customers.
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Western Cape |
| Appellation | Franschhoek |
| Winery | Boschendal |
| Grape | Merlot |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Drinking as of | 2025 |
| Drinking till | 2031 |
| Alcohol % | 14 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Tasting Profiles | Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Rood fruit, Vol |
| Drink moments | Barbecue, Cadeau!, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Open haard, Romantisch |
Only a few places in the world can claim to have everything a wine lover desires. Boschendal Estate is such a unique destination. This magnificent winery is located an hour's drive from Cape Town, in the picturesque Groot Drakenstein Valley, on the outskirts of Franschhoek. World famous is the Boschendal picnic and the famous lunch in the atmospheric restaurant. Reasons to visit the pearl of Franschhoek. The runner in our country is the Boschendal 1685 Sauvignon Blanc Grande Cuvée with the equally exciting bottle with the blue capsule.
The range offers many options: from the entry-level wines Boschen Blanc and Lanoy to the Elgin wines. This world-class estate mixes its rich past with new innovations. Each wine is carefully crafted to ensure unique drinking pleasure. It is the attention to detail that makes Boschendal a beloved wine in more than 50 countries.
The winemaking philosophy at Boschendal primarily takes into account the vast natural heritage. The vision is to balance tradition and experience with contemporary innovation to produce classic wines with a measured modern new world attitude that is uniquely Boschendal. The cornerstones of this philosophy are achieved through: producing premium wines where the emphasis is on flavor intensity and mouthfeel using a wood regimen for added intrigue before aging but never overpowering.