Boekenhoutskloof Semillon 2022
Franschhoek
South Africa, South Africa
Regular price£225.53
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Arriving: In stock
| Style: White | Packaging: OCC |
| ABV: 13.5% | Closure: |
| Organic: No | Drink from: 2024 |
| Biodynamic: No | Drink to: 2035 |
| Grapes: 97% Semilon, 3% Muscat d'Alexandria | |
Critic scores
93+ RP, 91 NM, 95 JS, 98 TA, 19 MJ, 95 GM
Critic reviews
"The Boekenhoutskloof 2022 Franschhoek Semillon comes from a plot of old vines, one of the oldest in the Western Cape, planted in 1902. Another vineyard on sandy soils was planted in 1942 and another yet on granite soils in 1956. A tiny percentage of Muscat, just 2% to 3%, is blended in. The Muscat is harvested last and put into clay Tava pots to keep it as neutral as possible. However, it does add a tiny bit of acacia flower and honey. The Semillon is waxy and rich with linseed oil and chamomile. Semillon was planted on the Cape in the 1800s, and it mutated to show a South African personality. This wine is slightly reductive and tight. Although it is coming to market now, give it more time in the cellar. Semillon becomes very gastronomic with time, proprietor Marc Kent says."
Monica Larner, June 2025, RobertParker.com
"The 2022 Semillon comes from the same vineyard as previous vintages and includes 3% Muscat d’Alexandria. It was whole-bunch pressed and matured for 14 months in 70% new oak, along with concrete eggs and amphorae. The 2022 has a perfumed bouquet with yellow fruit linseed and crushed stony scents, quite tight at the moment. The palate is well-balanced with a fine bead of acidity, perhaps not as complex as 2021 but harmonious. Touches of peach skin, marzipan and crème brûlée emerge toward the finish. It will mature with style in bottle."
Neal Martin, August 2024, Vinous.com
"Creamy and textural, with complex layers and aromas of almond, waxed lemon, thyme, persimmon and fragrant apricot. Cedar, too. Full-bodied but with wonderful freshness. Full of fruit on the palate with a very long finish. From old vines planted in 1902, 1942 and 1936. Vinified 70% in new oak and 30% in concrete egg. Drink or hold."
James Suckling, September 2024, JamesSuckling.com
""Wow!". That sums up what I feel about the latest vintage of this stunning Semillon from three parcels in Franschhoek, planted in 1902, 1936 and 1942. One of the Cape's greatest whites, made by one of its most talented winemakers in Gottfried Mocke, it has aromas of saffron, lanolin and nutmeg, stylish 70% new wood, a touch of petrichor and aniseed and layers of citrus, lemongrass and gunflint. 2026-35"
Tim Atkin, January 2025, TimAtkin.com
Monica Larner, June 2025, RobertParker.com
"The 2022 Semillon comes from the same vineyard as previous vintages and includes 3% Muscat d’Alexandria. It was whole-bunch pressed and matured for 14 months in 70% new oak, along with concrete eggs and amphorae. The 2022 has a perfumed bouquet with yellow fruit linseed and crushed stony scents, quite tight at the moment. The palate is well-balanced with a fine bead of acidity, perhaps not as complex as 2021 but harmonious. Touches of peach skin, marzipan and crème brûlée emerge toward the finish. It will mature with style in bottle."
Neal Martin, August 2024, Vinous.com
"Creamy and textural, with complex layers and aromas of almond, waxed lemon, thyme, persimmon and fragrant apricot. Cedar, too. Full-bodied but with wonderful freshness. Full of fruit on the palate with a very long finish. From old vines planted in 1902, 1942 and 1936. Vinified 70% in new oak and 30% in concrete egg. Drink or hold."
James Suckling, September 2024, JamesSuckling.com
""Wow!". That sums up what I feel about the latest vintage of this stunning Semillon from three parcels in Franschhoek, planted in 1902, 1936 and 1942. One of the Cape's greatest whites, made by one of its most talented winemakers in Gottfried Mocke, it has aromas of saffron, lanolin and nutmeg, stylish 70% new wood, a touch of petrichor and aniseed and layers of citrus, lemongrass and gunflint. 2026-35"
Tim Atkin, January 2025, TimAtkin.com
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