Meerlust Estate, Meerlust Merlot 2001 made by Chris Williams

ALCOHOL
14%

ACIDITY
6G/L

PH
3.6

RS
2G/L

BLEND
100% Merlot.

BARREL MATURATION
18 months in 300 ltr French oak with another 24 months in the bottle.

DRINKING
Drinking well now but will continue to develop until 2010/11.

SOILS
Decomposed granite mixed with clay.

FOOD PAIRING
Serve with tomato based Pastas, Lamb, Veal, roast Beef, rich Vegetarian dishes, Chicken or Pork. Aged cheese would also pair well.

Meerlust Merlot 2001 Tasting note: Very intense, almost purple black in colour. A fruit driven bouquet with juicy plum and mulberry fruit, followed by dark chocolate, cloves and liquorice. Deep, soft palate with fine tannins and an excellently balanced finish. R166.24 p/b R997.42 per 6 bottles VAT Incl. Meerlust Merlot 2001 is not currently available. A few bottles might be available from our Mixed Cases page. The listed price was R166.24 per bottle. Contact us for alternative suggestions.

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