Bouchard Finlayson

Bouchard Finlayson was established in 1989 by Peter Finlayson and Burgundian winemaker Paul Bouchard.  Peter Finlayson was the winemaker at Hamilton Russell for a decade in the late 70s and 80s. In 1989 he was named the Diner’s Club Winemaker of the Year and through this award he met Paul Bouchard and spent some time with him in Burgundy. This friendship led to them jointly opening the second winery in the Hemel-en-Aarde region. In 1990 Bouchard Finlayson planted their first Pinot Noir vineyards and their first vintage was released in 1991. Peter is known as the Pioneer of Pinot Noir in the Hemel-en-Aarde area. He tells the story of how difficult it was to make Pinot Noir from 1981 - 1986 when the quota system forbade it in the Hemel-en-Aarde area and how through tenacity and determination he and Tim Hamilton Russell broke the rules and discovered pinot noir's full potential in this unique cool climate terroir.

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TEAM:
After 40 years of winemaking Peter has handed over the reins to Chris Albrecht but he still likes  “making the finishing touches in putting the wines together” as he explains. 
Chris Albrecht has been with Bouchard Finlayson since 2010, initially working as an assistant winemaker under Peter’s mentorship. In 2017 he had his first solo vintage and he continues to make internationally acclaimed wines.

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LOCATION:
Bouchard Finlayson is located in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley along the R320 just past the Hamilton Russell Vineyards. There are 23ha under vine and approx. 100ha of natural indigenous fynbos which are preserved as part of Bouchard Finlayson’s commitment to biodiversity. They are a World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) conservation champion member which acknowledges the exemplary role that they play in sustainable farming practices and conservation.

Bouchard Finlayson

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  • Bouchard Finlayson Blanc de Mer

    R115.00
  • Bouchard Finlayson Crocodile’s Lair Chardonnay

    R225.00
  • Bouchard Finlayson Galpin Peak Pinot Noir

    R495.00
  • Bouchard Finlayson Hannibal

    R399.00
  • Bouchard Finlayson Missionvale Chardonnay

    R350.00
  • Bouchard Finlayson Sans Barrique Chardonnay

    R150.00
  • Bouchard Finlayson Tete Du Cuvee Pinot Noir

    R1,760.00
  • Bouchard Finlayson Walker Bay Sauvignon Blanc

    R140.00
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