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Meerlust Pinot Noir 2003 Print E-mail

meerlust pinot-noir-2003

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

Typical light ruby, onion skin in appearance. The nose has lifted red fruit, cranberry and wild strawberry with hints of wild mushrooms and a distinct perfumed muskiness. The palate is medium bodied offering perfectly ripe Pinot fruit flavours of red fruit, baking spice and a hint of savoury earthiness. The velvety tannins are well structured giving balance and length to the palate.

ANALYSIS

Residual sugar : 1.85 g/l
pH : 3.8 g/l
Total acidity : 5.4 g/l
Alcohol : 13.5 %

AGEING POTENTIAL

Up to 10 years, provided wine is stored in ideal cellar conditions.

IDEALLY SERVED AT

16° - 18° C

COMPLEMENTS

White and red meats, Parma ham, grilled linefish, mushrooms and cheese.