The Chocolate Block | Magnum
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Product specifications
| Wine type | Red wine |
|---|---|
| Winery | Boekenhoutskloof |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Western Cape |
| Appellation | Swartland |
| Grape variety | Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Cinsault, Viognier |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Taste profile | Powerful |
| Alcohol content | 14% |
| Organic | No |
| Biodynamic | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Halal | No |
| Type | Quiet |
| Colour | Red |
| Volume | 1.5 litres |
| Closure | Cork |
| Serving temperature | 16 to 18 degrees Celsius |
| No added sulphites | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Alcohol-free | No |
Tasting Note The Chocolate Block Magnum
Exceptionally fragrant on the nose. An abundance of red and dark berries, violets, and intense white pepper. And then that explosion of flavor in your mouth. All in layers: from soft, ripe fruit and spices like cardamom, cumin, and clove, to black peppercorns. Concentrated, structured, and balanced. With fine acidity, tannins reminiscent of cocoa powder, and a cedarwood character. Ending in an infinitely long, sultry finish. A surprising powerhouse from South Africa. Deep red color.
Wine & Food
This internationally beloved red wine is powerful and a true evening wine. Perfect for dinner with a piece of grilled meat, beef stews, or a cheese platter to finish, or later in the evening by the fireplace. Naturally, the big favorite is and remains a classic South African 'braai'. Also an ideal wine to give as a gift.
Other information
The Chocolate Block is one of the most Googled wines in the world. That is undoubtedly due to its unusual name. The winemaker is extremely mysterious about the origin of the wine, which only makes it more exciting.
Boekenhoutskloof is a high-profile winery in Franschhoek - South Africa, which is particularly impressive in terms of quality. Despite its African name, which is somewhat unusual for 'French' Franschhoek, Boekenhoutskloof was founded three centuries ago by French Huguenots.
The current winemaker, Marc Kent, also still has a connection with France. He visits at least once a year to find new inspiration in Cornas, in the northern Rhône.
The Chocolate Block is a unique wine within Boekenhoutskloof. It originated from a project to discover the potential of new vineyard plots. The priority is to produce a world-class wine. The grapes come from plots located in different areas.
The Grenache grapes come from very old vines (the oldest vines in South Africa) that grow in sandy soil. This ensures perfect ripening of the grapes. The Cinsault grape comes from granite soils. Ultimately, the various grapes are brought together for a unique blend in which Syrah is the main grape. Together, this makes for a delicious Chocolate Block wine.
This blend consists of 55% Syrah, 20% Grenache Noir, 16% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cinsault, and 4% Viognier grapes. The exact composition of the wine changes annually, but the most important component in the blend is always the Syrah. Supplemented with Cabernet Sauvignon and the Rhône grapes Grenache, Cinsault, and sometimes even the white Viognier. It is dark and bold with an association of cocoa, hence the name.
The Grenache is aged in 600-liter barrels, all other grape varieties in French oak barrels, as well as two 500-liter French oak foudres. The wood aging lasts for a total of 12 months. Finally, this wine undergoes light egg-white fining and filtration.
The vines for this wine are grown as 'bush vines'. This means that the top is pruned and no trellis system is used. Many of the world's oldest vines are maintained in this way.
Also available in gift packaging
Wine scores/awards
Wine expert Tim Atkin gave the 2021 vintage a score of 93 out of 100. It is ready to drink now, but you can certainly keep it for another 8 years. Then again: why would you?
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