BLANC DE MER

2014 Bouchard Finlayson

Grapes Chardonnay, Viognier, Riesling
Colour White
Origin South Africa
ABV 13.5%

This is bright and fruity with a delicate freshness and light tropical-fruit character such as papaya and mango, with undertone of saltiness. Medium body. Delicious finish. This is made of 69% riesling, 24% viognier, 4% chardonnay and 3% chenin blanc. This is the first year without sémillon or sauvignon blanc. Rating: 91 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (Nov 2015)


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Blanc de Mer is an unusual blend from the Cape where Riesling is vitually unknown as a blending partner. The name 'Blanc de Mer' translates to 'White of the Sea'. Inspired by the estate's proximity to the coastal town Hermanus where Southern Right whales come to calve. The Riesling component is now dominant with a notably fragrant nose, ample body and luscious finish. Best described as a kaleidoscope of flavours with a solid Chardonnay structure. Bright fruits and repeated flavours of pear, plum, apricot, custard apple and cape gooseberry. Aptly named, the wine pairs beautifully with shellfish and seafood, especially oysters and Sushi. Also wonderful as an aperitif, with a fresh garden salad or Indian and Asian spiced dishes.Winemaker's notes (Aug 2015)

Bouchard Finlayson

Bouchard Finlayson is a top class, internationally-renowned estate situated in Walker Bay, mid-way between Cape Point and Cape Agulhas (the most southerly tip of Africa). The climate is largely influenced by the nearby cold Atlantic Ocean rendering it one of the coolest wine-growing areas in the Cape. The Hemel-en-Aarde valley, home to Bouchard Finlayson, is surrounded and sheltered by a mountain barrier, formed by Galpin Peak (810 metres) and the Tower of Babel (1200 metres), which traps the cloud cover and moisture brought in from the sea by the prevailing wind.

The estate is committed to conservation and sustainable farming, and they strongly believe their BWI membership sets them apart from other winemaking regions in the world. BWI (Biodiversity and Wine Initiative) is a partnership between the South African wine industry and the conservation sector, aimed at protecting the Cape’s rich floral kingdom. To this end, only 19ha of their most precious resource – the land – is under vine in order to preserve the natural indigenous fynbos (a valuable ecosystem).

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