Meerlust
Merlot 2000, 2001
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 56
Meerlust
Merlot 2000, 2001
About this Item
Provenance
Single-Owner Private Collection
Critics Ratings
Meerlust Merlot 2001
"Dark red. Sexy aromas of redcurrant, tobacco and licorice; very Old World. Firm in a Bordeaux way, with fairly intense flavors of bitter cherry, plum, cedar and herbs framed by ripe acidity. In a restrained, drier style. Finishes with firm tannic spine." - Stephen Tanzer, Vinous (Mar 2007)
Meerlust Merlot 2000
"'Meaty mocha merlot' isn't the sort of mantra GDC would employ but it's irresistible here: this outstanding Merlot evokes gamebird, choc associations. 00 more intense; arresting savoury bacon (not smoked!) mingles with delicate violets; finish taut but more approachable at same age than 99." - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2004, 4.5*
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