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Meerlust Pinot Noir 2001 |
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SOIL TYPE
Decomposed granite mixed with clay.
VINIFICATION
Fermented dry in open fermentation tanks. After 10 days, the wine was pressed and underwent malo-lactic fermentation in new heavy toasted Allier barrels. Matured for 15 months in barrique and allowed over 3 years bottle maturation before release.
TASTING NOTES
Medium transluscent bright ruby in colour. Slight tawny-ruby rim. The wine exhibits a typical Pinot Noir bouquet of ripe spring strawberry fruit, cranberry & perfumed musk. There is a hint of gaminess & wild mushrooms on the nose. Medium bodied with bright, clean fruit flavours of red berries & cherries. Vibrant fresh acidity & silky, layered tannins on the finish.
ANALYSIS
Extract : 29.0 g/l
Residual sugar : 3.0 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° - 20° C
COMPLEMENTS
White and red meats, Parma ham, grilled linefish, mushrooms and cheese.
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