Wine

Merlot 2020, Meerlust

The medium-full bodied palate offers generous, ripe, pure Merlot fruit with refreshing acidity, structured yet silky tannins and pronounced length and minerality

 

£28.75

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SKU SAMLME20 Category

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We have done our best to clean off any glass, but please be aware some traces of glass may still be present so handle carefully.

Description

This wine shows the intensity and concentration of the 2020 vintage and as with all Merlot’s from the estate, will age gracefully and will gain in complexity and suppleness of tannin for many years to come.

Deep red with purple edges. Typical Merlot characteristics on the nose with ripe plum and dark cherry notes underpinned by some dried herbs and oak spice. The palate is generous, while still delicate on the finish, showing complex cherry tobacco flavours coupled with a fine acidity. This wine shows the elegance and fruit purity of the 2020 vintage and as with all Merlot’s from the estate, will age gracefully and will gain in complexity and suppleness of tannin for many years to come.

87% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon

Ageing potential: 10 – 15 years, provided the wine is stored in ideal cellar conditions.

Food pairing: Red meats, game and strong cheeses. Ideally served at 18°C – 19°C

Alcohol: 14% ABV

Accolades

2024 Platter Guide – 93 points
2023 Tim Atkin South African report – 93 points

 

 

Additional information

Bottle Size

75cl

Grape

Merlot

Region

Stellenbosch

Producer

Meerlust

Colour

Red

Vegan

Yes

Vegetarian

Yes

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