Meerlust
Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
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 48
Meerlust
Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
About this Item
Provenance
Single-Owner Private Collection
Critics Ratings
"Notwithstanding the 14.5% alcohol, this 40% new wood-aged Cabernet is driven by acidity. Sourced from various blocks on clay, granite, shale and alluvial soils, it's floral and graceful, with some stony grip and notes of orange zest, cassis and red berries. Classy stuff." - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2021, 93/100 (Sep 2021)
"The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon surpasses the 2017 Merlot in quality. It offers a bold and juicy core of fruit with a firm structure of earth and wood. Medium to full-bodied and layered with complexity, the palate offers succulent tannins with lively acidity before gliding to a delightfully lingering and subtly spiced finish. This aged for 18 months in 70% new oak. 29,000 bottles were produced." - Anthony Mueller, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 91+/100 (Jul 2023)
