Paulus Wine Co
Bosberaad Chenin Blanc 2019
Cape Heritage
About the SessionA selection of South Africa’s finest wines, inspired by our rich wine heritage and the unique character of the Cape Winelands. Chenin Blanc is celebrated for its remarkable versatility, producing an exceptional range of wine styles, particularly in South Africa, home to the oldest Chenin Blanc vines in the world. These historic vineyards continue to produce wines of great diversity, elegance, and ageing potential. The Pinotage selection showcases leading producers, all of whom have become consistent flag bearers for this proudly South African variety.
About this Item
Bosberaad, meaning a gathering in nature, is produced by Paul Jordaan and Pauline Roux from organically farmed bushvines planted in 1980 on pure granite with granitic sand at 700 feet elevation on a cool, east-facing ridge of the Paardeberg's Siebritskloof Valley. The limited sunshine exposure produces a Chenin of extraordinary freshness, saline precision and age-worthy complexity.
Provenance
The late David Brice was a respected wine connoisseur, collector and co-founder of Brice and Burnett – The Fine Wine Specialists (formerly Wine Cellar). His lifelong passion for wine from all corners of the world wine, and generosity, helped develop a culture of fine wine in South Africa and beyond. Always with value and authenticity in mind, the collection spans a wide range of styles from leading producers and diverse regions. The wines were professionally imported under refrigeration and carefully stored at Brice and Burnett (formerly Wine Cellar) thereafter. Many of the producers are not available in South Africa and provide an excellent buying opportunity.
For more detailed information on the lots, please feel free to contact Roland Peens (roland@briceandburnett.co.za). Roland spent many years sharing and enjoying these wines with David Brice and is happy to provide further insight into the collection.
Critics Ratings
"Its cool microclimate shows on the nose: brilliantly defined scents of honeysuckle, lanolin, conference pear and white peach that unfold and gain even more complexity the following day. The palate is beautifully balanced, demonstrating what Chenin Blanc can do in the right hands. There is real complexity that derives not from obvious flavours, rather its wonderful waxy texture and salinity that electrifies its finish." - Neal Martin, Vinous, 93/100 (Dec 2020)
"Made by Paul Jordaan, Eben Sadie's assistant winemaker, using fruit from the Kweperfontein vineyard on the Paardeberg. An exciting release from a very talented young oenologist. The coolness of the shaded site is reflected in the freshness and bite, adding focus to a palate that is bready, spicy and rich." - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2021, 91/100 (Sep 2021)
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