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Meerlust Merlot 2001 |
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SOIL TYPE
Fermentation in open steel tanks for 7 days. After pressing, the wine was settled and underwent malo-lactic fermentation in the tanks. It was then matured in 300 litre Nevers oak casks for 18 months and for 2 years in the bottle before release.
TASTING NOTES
Very intense, almost purple black in colour, very lively & bright. Typically Merlot on the nose with juicy plum & mulberry fruit, followed by a pronounced spicyness, cloves & liquorice bouquet. The wine is also starting to show secondary characteristics of red earth, chocolate & ink on the nose, as well as a smoked meat complexity. The Merlot is full bodied with mouth-filling juicy fruit opulence, creamy richness and very soft, textured tannins. There is a core of richness & structure which will open up as the wine matures.
ANALYSIS
Extract : 31.0 g/l
Residual sugar : 2.0 g/l
pH : 3.6 g/l
Total acidity : 6.0 g/l
Alcohol : 14 %
AGEING POTENTIAL
Up to 12 years, provided wine is stored in ideal cellar conditions
IDEALLY SERVED AT
18° - 19° C
COMPLEMENTS
Red meats, game and strong cheeses
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