Rustenberg
John X Merriman 2015
South African Wines
About the SessionThe South African session brings together a selection of the Cape’s most historic and celebrated wines, spanning decades of winemaking heritage. From Kanonkop, Meerlust and Rustenberg to Klein Constantia and Thelema, the collection showcases landmark Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux-style blends and the iconic Vin de Constance, offering collectors a rare opportunity to explore some of South Africa’s most enduring and influential wines across multiple vintages.
LOT 102
Rustenberg
John X Merriman 2015
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Provenance
Single-Owner Private Collection
Critics Ratings
"Now bottled under screwcap (which might scare traditionalists a bit) this is a Merlot dominated Bordeaux blend with Cabernet Sauvignon and smaller amounts of Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. It's a big wine, but the oak is well integrated, with fine tannins and blackcurrant leaf and graphite notes." - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2017, 91/100 (Sep 2017)
"5-way Bordeaux blend, with merlot (52%) & cab (41%) in the lead in 2015. Deep colour, classic cigarbox aromas. There's power, though the 14.7% alcohol is balanced – while adding to the sweetness of ripe, pure fruit (the finish fairly dry). Good intensity & depth." - Platter's South African Wine Guide 2018, 4.5 stars (92/100)
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