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Meerlust Merlot 2003 |
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SOIL TYPE
Decomposed granite mixed with clay
VINIFICATION
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 plum-black colour with ruby rim. The nose is varietally expressive with rich plum, mulberry and creamy fruit with hints of anise and spices. The palate is rich and opulent, bursting with ripe merlot fruit and supported by silky soft tannins. The wine has a long aftertaste finishing with a dense sweetness of fruit.
ANALYSIS
Residual sugar : 1.6 g/l
pH : 3.66 g/l
Total acidity : 5.96 g/l
Alcohol : 13 %
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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