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Boschendal 1685 Chardonnay 2008 Wine Review

Boschendal 1685 Chardonnay 2008

Boschendal 1685 Chardonnay 2008

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Community Score:88/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $17.95

Drink: 2010-2012

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: Boschendal

Agent: Icon Fine Wine And Spirits Corp.

Natalie's Score: 90/100

This wines spent 9 months on the lees, 70% of it in oak barrels. Good balance between fresh fruit flavour and smoky toasty oak. Lovely green apple aromas. Full-bodied and rich. To be released in Vintages August 7, 2010.

This Boschendal 1685 Chardonnay 2008 was reviewed on September 4, 2010 by Natalie MacLean

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Reviews and Ratings

Heather rated this wine as 90/100
Holly Bruns rated this wine as 85/100 with the following review:

Very aromatic; buttery rich with tropical fruit balanced by a little acidity; if you like this kind of big, bold Chardonnay, this is inviting in the glass.

1 Member would buy this wine again

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