Meerlust Rubicon - Magnum 2016
South Africa
Single Price:
£79.00
Mixed 6 Price:
£72.00
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Description
In a nutshell:
A magnum of Meerlust's iconic Bordeaux blend, a full bodied Cabernet Sauvignon led classic.
The lowdown:
With a deep, youthful colour which is intense and almost purple in hue it has the characteristic Rubicon nose with fragrant violets, ripe plum, cedarwood and intense spicinesss. It's still quite young and certainly has plenty of further maturation potential. The palate is full bodied, structured but packed with fresh dark fruit and rounded, linear tannins. As well as the Cabernet Sauvignon the addtional Merlot and Cabernet Franc provide classic ripe cassis, morello cherry, tobacco and spice flavours. Grippy tannins provide structure to this class act and the characteristic South African smokiness rounds of the smooth lengthy finish.
The Producer:
Meerlust, a longstanding Stellenbosch estate dating back to 1756, has played a pivotal role in shaping modern South African winemaking. They were among the first to grow Bordeaux varieties in the Cape, setting a pattern that's now widely emulated. Their flagship cuvée, Rubicon, is a masterful blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, embodying their ultimate expression of the style. With a history steeped in tradition and innovation, Meerlust continues to be a benchmark for quality and craftsmanship, quietly influencing the region's viticulture with its understated excellence.
When to drink:
A very impressive wine that fully lives up to its revered reputation.
A magnum of Meerlust's iconic Bordeaux blend, a full bodied Cabernet Sauvignon led classic.
The lowdown:
With a deep, youthful colour which is intense and almost purple in hue it has the characteristic Rubicon nose with fragrant violets, ripe plum, cedarwood and intense spicinesss. It's still quite young and certainly has plenty of further maturation potential. The palate is full bodied, structured but packed with fresh dark fruit and rounded, linear tannins. As well as the Cabernet Sauvignon the addtional Merlot and Cabernet Franc provide classic ripe cassis, morello cherry, tobacco and spice flavours. Grippy tannins provide structure to this class act and the characteristic South African smokiness rounds of the smooth lengthy finish.
The Producer:
Meerlust, a longstanding Stellenbosch estate dating back to 1756, has played a pivotal role in shaping modern South African winemaking. They were among the first to grow Bordeaux varieties in the Cape, setting a pattern that's now widely emulated. Their flagship cuvée, Rubicon, is a masterful blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, embodying their ultimate expression of the style. With a history steeped in tradition and innovation, Meerlust continues to be a benchmark for quality and craftsmanship, quietly influencing the region's viticulture with its understated excellence.
When to drink:
A very impressive wine that fully lives up to its revered reputation.
Details
| Categories | Wine / Red Wine / Rich & Powerful Reds |
| Country | South Africa |
| Grape Variety | Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot , Cabernet Franc |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Volume | 150cl |
| ABV | 14% |
| SKU | ME0P14RR |
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