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Meerlust Rubicon 2000 |
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SOIL TYPE
Decomposed granite mixed with clay
VINIFICATION
The different varieties 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
Deep purple ink colour. A spicy tobacco leaf and cigar box bouquet. Firm tannins, youthful palate. The wine is well-balanced and has good ageing potential.
ANALYSIS
Extract : 33.0 g/l
Residual sugar : 2.1 g/l
pH : 3.4 g/l
Total acidity : 6.1 g/l
Alcohol : 13.5 %
AGEING POTENTIAL
15 – 20 years, provided wine is stored in ideal cellar conditions.
IDEALLY SERVED AT
18° - 20° C
COMPLEMENTS
Venison, game, pot roast and noble cheese
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