Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block Magnum 2023

Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block Magnum 2023

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  • Robert Parker rating 91
  • Vinous rating 91
Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block Magnum 2023
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HED28942

150 cl

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Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block 2023 is a tantalising exploration of South African terroir, meticulously crafted under the expertise of winemaker Marc Kent. This vintage presents a blend of Syrah (74%), Grenache (11%), Cabernet Sauvignon (8%), Cinsault (6%) and a hint of Viognier (1%). The precise balance of these grape varieties reflects Kent’s ongoing evolution of the Chocolate Block style, ensuring that each release offers a unique expression of its origin.
91 Robert Parker
With an ample 1.2 million bottles made, the Boekenhoutskloof 2023 Swartland The Chocolate Block is one of South Africa`s most popular restaurant and retail wines. The blend is 74% Syrah, 11% Grenache, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cinsault and 1% co-fermented Viognier. Eighty percent of the grapes are farmed by the in-house team. No new oak is used except for the Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest sees neutral barrel. Proprietor Marc Kent says the wine is on its way to officially becoming organic. People underestimate the influence of the Cinsault, he says. It takes away from the roughness of the other grapes, and along with Grenache, creates a more perfumed style of wine. The Chocolate Block is its own brand, representing a fruit-forward, accessible and food-friendly red wine with medium-plus texture and pleasant softness.
91 Vinous
The 2023 The Chocolate Block, arguably the Cape's most successful brand in terms of both quantity and quality, is a mixture of 70% estate fruit (mainly from Porseleinberg) and 30% from partnership vineyards on reddish soils that have supplied fruit for 15 to 20 years. It matured for 12 to 14 months in 95% used barriques. Fruit picked after the rains was not included in the blend. The 2023 has a fresh nose with redcurrant and pomegranate fruit, earthy notes and a touch of tea leaf. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy red fruit and fine acidity, fresh and vibrant with brown spices and black pepper toward the finish. According to the label, production totaled 4,043 barrels in this vintage—it is some achievement to produce a label of such scale at this level of quality. The Cape couldn't ask for a better ambassador.Neal Martin1st September 2024

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