Meerlust Red Bordeaux Blend Stellenbosch Rubicon 2001
- Winery: Meerlust
- Region: South Africa » Stellenbosch
- Variety Bordeaux Blend
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WE: 94
Dark tarry jam nose. Exciting acid on tip of tongue to start. Spicy, tobacco, light tannin, leather. Grainy. Bordeaux blend. Light-medium body. Foo... Read more
Over a quarter of a century ago, this was one of the first South African Bordeaux blends. It is still one of the best, a ripely tannic, firm wine t... Read more
Dark maroon core with touches of brick on the rim and fine sediment in the glass. Dark aromas of wet earth, forest, black truffles and smoky leathe... Read more
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Add your reviewDark tarry jam nose. Exciting acid on tip of tongue to start. Spicy, tobacco, light tannin, leather. Grainy. Bordeaux blend. Light-medium body. Food wine.
Over a quarter of a century ago, this was one of the first South African Bordeaux blends. It is still one of the best, a ripely tannic, firm wine that owes a lot to the structure given by ripe grapes from mature vines. Great acidity, great black currant fruits, and great style. Wine Enthusiast 94 points
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Dark maroon core with touches of brick on the rim and fine sediment in the glass. Dark aromas of wet earth, forest, black truffles and smoky leather surround ripe cassis and black cherry fruits. Very good acidity in the mouth. The earthy rich tobacco... Mike Supple. A wine from in South Africa. 2001 Meerlust Rubicon 750ml
Meerlust Rubicon 2001 Magnum (1,5L): Dekantier-Empfehlung (1 Std. vorher belüften), empf. Trinktemperatur 16-18°C, in Barriques gereift (24 Monate), lagerfähig 15 - 20 Jahre ab JahrgangJahrgang: 2001Inhalt: 1,5 L MagnumRegion: StellenboschWeingut: Meerlust Wine EstateRebsorte: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon15% Merlot 15% Cabernet FrancRestzucker: 2 g/LiterRestsäure: 6,1 g/LiterAlkoholgehalt: 13,5 % Rotwein
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