Private Cellar Selection

Timed Online Auction, 15 - 25 November 2024

Bordeaux theme

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ZAR 6 449
Lot 66
  • Meerlust; Collection; 2004, 2005, 2010; 3 (1 x 3); 750ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 3 500 - 6 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 6 449

About this Item

2004, 2005, 2010 Collection
3 (1 x 3) 750ml

This lot consists of the following wines:
Meerlust Magic Flute Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 (1 x 1500ml)
Meerlust Rubicon 2005 (1 x 750ml)
Meerlust Rubicon 2010 (1 x 750ml)

Meerlust Magic Flute Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 - Meerlust have partnered with artist William Kentridge in producing limited edition magnums, featuring a work of art from the artists' production of Mozart's The Magic Flute. The label designed by William Kentridge is dedicated to Deon van der Walt, who often starred as Tamino in The Magic Flute.

Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

Meerlust Magic Flute Cabernet Sauvignon 2004:
‘Estate’s original label in 75, now occasional release. 04, first since 93, a most impressive resurrection. Classic, tight, delicious crunchy cab fruit anchored by vibrant, ripe tannins, bone-dry. Polished in classy Fr oak, 80% new, 17 mths. Unheavy 14% alc.’ - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2008, 4.5*

Meerlust Rubicon 2005:
'Parallel drawn with the 2005 Cabernet, displaying a similar nose of wood polish and mint. The palate is on another level though. Power and finesse. Incredible concentration of deep, dark fruits presented in a completely harmonious, seamless palate delivery. Expect a healthy sediment deposit. Decant for an hour and enjoy.' - Higgo Jacobs, 94/100 (Feb 2021)

'Among South Africa’s original Bordeaux-style reds, still finely judged, elegant & classically styled. 05 cassis & graphite whiffs; plush yet lithe & restrained, with gd grip from 69% cab (with merlot, cab f), 14.4% alc well hidden. Ageworthy. 2 yrs oak, 75% new.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2010, 4.5*

Meerlust Rubicon 2010:
'Superlative 2010 follows sensational 2009 (4.5 stars, 92 pts), maintains classicism of this flagship cab-dominated (65%) Bordeaux blend. Plush, the dark fruit absorbs & integrates the oak influence (60% new, 21 months) within complex, dense structure. For the long haul.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2016, 5*

'A good example of a modernised Cape classic, Rubicon is great to drink at five years and will mature well thereafter. Subtle oak, graphite, autumn leaves, cassis and fine-boned tannins: this wine is remarkably complex and a brilliant follow-up to the 2009. Drink: 2015-25 ' - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2015, 94/100

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