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Meerlust Rubicon 1998 |
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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
Ultra dark, intense plum skin colour, opaque. Ripe, juicy opulent fruit on the nose, with exotic spice and hints of incense. Palate is full bodied, still youthful with vibrant acidity and dense, soft and rounded tannins.
ANALYSIS
Residual sugar : 3.4 g/l
pH : 3.7 g/l
Total acidity : 6.3 g/l
Alcohol : 13 %
AGEING POTENTIAL
Drink or hold to 2018
IDEALLY SERVED AT
18° - 20° C
COMPLEMENTS
Venison, game, pot roast and noble cheese
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