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The Chocolate Block

The Chocolate Block

Authentic Swartland personality
The Chocolate Block
75 cl.
2023
Magnum
2023
91 Parker
92 Suckling
93 Decanter
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Details
14.50%
Alcohol 14.50%
Coastal Region
Production area Coastal Region
Wine of Origin Swartland
Designation of Origin Wine of Origin Swartland
Boekenhoutskloof
Winery Boekenhoutskloof
Contains sulphites
74% Syrah, 10% Garnacha Tinta, 8% Cinsault, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Viognier
Varieties 74% Syrah, 10% Garnacha Tinta, 8% Cinsault, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Viognier
16.0
Service 16.0

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Tasting notes The Chocolate Block 2023

Red wine Aged in wood. 13 meses en barrica.

The Chocolate Block 2023 unveils a powerful and intricate character. On the nose, it reveals a symphony of aromas ranging from fresh red berries, juicy blackberry, to a vibrant hint of orange peel, all wrapped in a delicate veil of dark chocolate and spices such as clove and nutmeg. Upon tasting, its entry is silky and enveloping, filling the palate with ripe black and red fruits that blend with perfectly balanced acidity. The tannins integrate smoothly with the spicy and woody notes, leaving a lingering and enveloping finish. An ideal recommendation for those seeking a wine that combines intensity and sophistication, distinguished by its structure and aromatic complexity.

Style The Chocolate Block
Fruity
Spicy
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Pairing
Legumes, Red meat, Game

About The Chocolate Block

The Chocolate Block is a barrel-aged red wine crafted in Wine of Origin Swartland (Coastal Region) by the South African winery Boekenhoutskloof using the varieties of cabernet sauvignon, grenache, cinsault, syrah, and viognier.

Boekenhoutskloof is a winery that, although it existed as an estate in the beautiful Franschhoek Valley since 1776, underwent a significant viticultural transformation in 1993. To begin with, high-quality French varieties were promoted, and organic viticultural practices were initiated across all vineyards. Thus, under the guidance of winemaker Marc Kent, wines that appeal to a wide audience are achieved. 

The Chocolate Block originates from vines with an average age ranging between 5 and 40 years. These are vines planted in slate and granite soils under a Mediterranean climate with oceanic influences. The yield is between 4,000 and 8,000 kilograms per hectare, and the harvest is conducted at the optimal moment of ripeness.

Each variety in The Chocolate Block is vinified separately. Primarily, on one hand, the grenache ferments in 600-litre barrels, while on the other, the cabernet sauvignon matures in new French oak barrels of 2,500 litres for between 13 and 16 months. Once the wine is ready, it is bottled with egg fining and gentle filtration.

The Chocolate Block is a red wine that embodies all the charm and character of wines being reimagined by new winemakers in South Africa. Authentic Swartland personality.

2023

The Chocolate Block 2023 unveils a powerful and intricate character. On the nose, it reveals a symphony of aromas ranging from fresh red berries, juicy blackberry, to a vibrant hint of orange peel, all wrapped in a delicate veil of dark chocolate and spices such as clove and nutmeg. Upon tasting, its entry is silky and enveloping, filling the palate with ripe black and red fruits that blend with perfectly balanced acidity. The tannins integrate smoothly with the spicy and woody notes, leaving a lingering and enveloping finish. An ideal recommendation for those seeking a wine that combines intensity and sophistication, distinguished by its structure and aromatic complexity.
2022

The Chocolate Block 2022 captivates with its blend of intense aromas, where dominant notes of chocolate and mocha intertwine with the sweetness of ripe blackberries and the vibrant hint of black pepper. On the palate, it reveals its full-bodied character, balanced by smooth, polished tannins that impart a silky texture. This red wine, with its concentration and maturity, concludes in a lingering finish that invites one to savour its complexity repeatedly.
2021
The Chocolate Block 2021 is a red wine with intense aromas reminiscent of ripe black fruits (blueberries, plums, blackcurrants) on the nose, accompanied by notes of lavender and a soft earthy nuance. The palate is robust and well-structured, with a distinctive tannin reminiscent of cocoa powder that adds texture. A complex and tasty, velvety and elegant red wine.
 
2020

Chocolate Block 2020 is a wine that seduces on the nose with aromas of black fruit, pepper and spices. A palate full of flavors of plum, graphite and cocoa. A concentrated and elegant wine with well-integrated acidity and fine tannins. An excellent structure with hints of currant and milk chocolate with a very silky finish.
2018 The Chocolate Block 2018 is a concentrated red wine with aromas of ripe dark fruit, smoky notes and hints of wood. On the palate it is fruity, silky and meaty. A wine with a vibrant acidity that is great for all occasions and has an exquisite finish of liquorice and dark chocolate.
2023
92 Suckling
91 Parker
2022
91 Suckling
2021
91 Suckling
2020
91 Suckling

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€29.55 VAT inc.

  • We send it to Sweden with DHL Express EU to your home
  • The shipment for 3 bottles is €20.45 with DHL Express EU.
  • For orders over €500 you have a 50% discount with DHL Express EU.