South African & International Fine Wine

Live Auction, 14 September 2019

Session One

Sold for

ZAR 5 463
Lot 67
  • Meerlust; Merlot; 2003; 6 (1 x 6); 750ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 6 000 - 8 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 5 463

About this Item

Merlot, 2003
6 (1 x 6) 750ml

Meerlust Estate has been the pride of the Myburgh family since 1756. Having previously visited Bordeaux, Nico Myburgh realised that the terroir there was very similar to that of his farm near the Eerste River. In 1978, Giorgio joined Nico at Meerlust in which was to be a dynamic, fruitful decades-long friendship and partnership between owner-vintner and cellarmaster.

This highly regarded 2003 vintage features 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Critics Ratings

Polished, modern classic, stiffened with +-10% cab. Classy oak spice married with dark plum minerality on 03; elegant, with depth, length of fresh, intense flavours. Fine, ripe tannin will benefit from min 3-4 yrs softening; promises usual 9-10 yrs evolution. French oak, 80% new.’ – Platter’s SA Wine Guide (2007)

‘Saturated deep red. Complex nose melds plum, mocha, menthol and chocolate. Dense, supple and serious, with tobacco, earth and mineral tones to go with the plummy fruit. Soil-driven and slightly rustic merlot in an old-fashioned style but with strong material. Finishes with broad, palate-dusting tannins and good persistence.’ – 89/100 Stephen Tanzer, Vinous.com (2009)

Provenance

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