Boplaas 20 year old Potstill Reserve Brandy
A masterpiece of Karoo terroir and patience, this 20-year-old Potstill brandy is distilled from fresh, young Colombard and matured in old Limousin and vintage Port casks under harsh climatic conditions that intensify concentration. Deep mahogany with golden reflections, the nose presents dried peach, marmalade, tobacco leaf and potpourri. The palate is deeply textured with layers of fruitcake, roasted pecan, honeyed figs and subtle rosewater. Remarkably smooth with a full-bodied weight, the finish lingers with spiced oak, wild fynbos and cocoa nib. Profoundly complex yet graceful, this brandy is for true connoisseurs, a quiet expression of time, place and tradition.
Boplaas 17 year old Potstill Reserve
Produced from handpicked Colombard grapes and double distilled in a venerable Santagans still, this 17-year-old Potstill brandy is matured in French oak barriques in the extreme Klein Karoo. Golden copper in colour, it opens with a heady bouquet of preserved apricot, crème caramel and rooibos tea. On the palate, there’s a luxurious interplay of dried fruit, toasted walnut, toffee and soft floral notes. A satin mouthfeel leads into a lengthy, warming finish edged with lemon thyme and wild honey. Polished and contemplative, it’s the perfect bottle to mark an occasion.
Boplaas 12 year old Potstill Reserve Brandy
Made from early-picked Colombard grapes grown in the rugged Klein Karoo and fermented cool to preserve fine white fruit aromas, the wine is double distilled in a 100-year-old copper still and matured for 12 years in a mix of old Limousin oak and Portuguese Port casks. Deep amber in colour with reddish copper hue, the nose presents layers of ripe stone fruit, caramelised pear, chamomile, and toasted pecan. The palate is beautifully structured and textured, offering flavours of dried apricot, orange marmalade, rooibos tea and a hint of floral honey. Exceptionally smooth, with a long, seamless finish of warm spice, cedar and dried citrus peel. A poised, distinctive and expressive South African brandy.
Boplaas 8 Year Old Potstill Reserve Brandy
Produced from Karoo Colombard grapes, the wine was distilled in a 100-year-old copper Potstill and aged in a combination of Limousin oak and old Port casks. This 8-year-old brandy offers a full-bodied and aromatic expression of Klein Karoo craft. Burnished gold in colour, the nose brims with cigar box, orange peel and roasted coffee bean. The palate is rich and layered with abundant coconut, warm clove, raisin cake and treacle flavours. A silky texture envelopes the tongue, giving way to a long, spice-laden finish with a touch of tangerine zest and dried rosemary. Elegant and expressive, this brandy bridges complexity and comfort, making it perfect for slow sipping
Boplaas 5 Year Old Carel Nel Reserve Brandy
Crafted from early-picked Colombard grapes grown in the arid Klein Karoo, this brandy is double distilled in a historic copper still and aged for five years in old Limousin oak and seasoned Portuguese Port pipes. Deep golden in colour, the nose reveals warm vanilla, dried fig and hints of sun-baked peach. The palate is medium-bodied and finely balanced, offering flavours of sultana, caramelised pear and subtle spice with a touch of toasted almond. A gentle, smooth mouthfeel carries through to a mellow finish with whispers of cinnamon and golden raisin. Approachable and charming, this is an everyday indulgence, ideal neat or with a single cube of ice after a long day’s work.