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Meerlust Rubicon 1984 |
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SOIL TYPE
Decomposed granite mixed with clay
VINIFICATION
The different cultivars were fermented separately in steel tanks for 10 days. After malo-lactic fermentation the wines were blended in a ratio of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. Once blended the wine was matured in Nevers barriques for 24 months. 80% new wood and 20% second fill. After bottling, the wine was further matured for 24 months before release.
TASTING NOTES
The wine has the mellow ruby red tawny rim appearance of a mature Rubicon. The nose has notes of red earth, tobacco, leather and cassis with a distinct hint of minerality. On the palate the wine has intense flavours of red fruit, smokey meat and spices. The tannins are soft and rounded adding to the sweetness and complexity of the wine.
ANALYSIS
Residual sugar : 3.0 g/l
pH : 3.4 g/l
Total acidity : 6.2 g/l
Alcohol : 12.5 %
AGEING POTENTIAL
Enjoy now
IDEALLY SERVED AT
18° - 20° C
COMPLEMENTS
Venison, game, pot roast and noble cheese
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