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Meerlust Rubicon 1996 |
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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 for 18 months. 80% new wood and 20% second fill. After bottling, the wine was further matured for 24 months before release.
TASTING NOTES
Vivacious, translucent ruby appearance. Bramble fruit on the nose with nettles, cigar-box and anise spice. Medium bodied with succulent acidity, red fruit and lacy tannin structure.
ANALYSIS
Residual sugar : 2.8 g/l
pH : 3.8 g/l
Total acidity : 6.1 g/l
Alcohol : 12.5 %
AGEING POTENTIAL
Drink now to 2012
IDEALLY SERVED AT
18° - 20° C
COMPLEMENTS
Venison, game, pot roast and noble cheese
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