The Chocolate Block 1.5L Magnum

The Chocolate Block is an iconic, Syrah-based red blend from the pioneering Boekenhoutskloof estate. This impressive 1.5L Magnum bottle is perfect for grand celebrations or cellaring. It is a seamless fusion of Rhône and Bordeaux varietals, primarily sourced from the Swartland region. The blend is meticulously tweaked each year to reflect the best of the vintage. Winemakers deliberately pursue a style that is both richly opulent and beautifully elegant.

• Magnum Format: The 1.5L bottle ensures slower, more graceful aging.
• Complex Profile: Layers of dark cherry, blackberry, and ripe plum dominate the fruit. Notes of cocoa powder, spice, and tobacco add complexity.
• Cult Status: This wine has achieved international acclaim and cult status among collectors.
• Top Acclaim: Vintages consistently earn high scores, including 93 Points from Tim Atkin MW and 92 Points from James Suckling.
• Swartland Terroir: The vineyards are dry-farmed, producing small, concentrated berries with deep flavor.

Fermentation takes place in a combination of concrete and stainless steel. The Chocolate Block is then matured in French oak for 12 to 14 months. The resulting wine is full-bodied, structured, and undeniably smooth. The finish is long, plush, and possesses the distinctive cocoa-powder tannin that gives the wine its name.