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Meerlust Merlot 1997 |
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SOIL TYPE
Decomposed granite mixed with clay
VINIFICATION
Fermentation in steel tanks for 10 days. After pressing, the wine was settled and underwent malo-lactic fermentation in the tanks. Once blended with 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, barrel maturation took place in new Nevers barriques for 24 months. After bottling the wine was further matured for 24 months before release.
TASTING NOTES
The wine has a very rich ruby colour. The nose is typically ripe Merlot, with black and red fruits combined with a rich spiciness and cedar wood perfume. The palate is rich mouth filling, supple and succulent.
ANALYSIS
Residual sugar : 2.7 g/l
pH : 3.5 g/l
Total acidity : 6.2 g/l
Alcohol : 13 %
AGEING POTENTIAL
10 – 15 years provided the wine has been stored in ideal cellar conditions
IDEALLY SERVED AT
18° - 19° C
COMPLEMENTS
Red meats, game and strong cheeses
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