Meerlust Rubicon 2016 Magnum
4.5* Platter
€70.00*
Content:
1.5 Liter
(€46.67* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 2-5 days
- Dark fruit notes with a hint of vanilla
- Very complex with pleasant tannins
- Once again awarded 4.5 John Platter stars
Product number:
MEE-912016
Product information "Meerlust Rubicon 2016 Magnum"
With wonderful aromas of plum, sandalwood and a hint of vanilla, the Meerlust Rubicon Magnum impresses every red wine lover from the very first moment. On the palate, the icon from the Cape is fruity with notes of dark fruits, especially nuances of blackcurrants are very present. The smooth tannin structure makes the enjoyment of this expressive red wine perfect. Enjoy the blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (49%), Merlot (28%), Cabernet Franc (20%) and Petit Verdot (3%), which was matured for sixteen months in French oak, best with dishes of dark meat or game. But the Meerlust Rubicon Magnum is also a great pleasure on its own.
Awards
- Jg. 2016
- 4.5 John Platter Stars, Robert Parker 90 Points
- Jg. 2015
- 4.5 John Platter Stars, IWSC Silver, Old Mutual Trophy Gold
Goes With:
- Vintage
- 2016
- Winery
- Meerlust
- Grape Variety
- Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
- Grape Composition
- Cabernet Sauvignon (49%), Merlot (28%), Cabernet Franc (20%), Petit Verdot (3%)
- Bottle Top
- Cork
- Origin
- South Africa
- Appellation
- Stellenbosch
- Price
- €70.00*
- Price/Liter
- €46.67*
- Filling Quantity
- 1,50 l
- Alcohol Strength
- 14 % Vol.
- Acidity
- 5,9 g/l
- Residual Sugar
- 2,6 g/l
- In the Cellar
- Matured in French oak for 16 months.
- Serve at
- 16-18 °C
- Best Before
- 2031
- Allergen
- Contains Sulphite
- Producer
- Meerlust, Baden Powell Drive, 7599 Stellenbosch, South Africa
- Importer
- Distell (Europe) Ltd- 209-217 High St- TW12 1NP Hampton Hill- United Kingdom
- Food Business Operator
- CAPREO GmbH, Gildeweg 10, 46562 Voerde, Germany
Meerlust – Famous Wine Selection from South Africa
Meerlust is the icon of South African wine – it was this winery that revolutionised the wine industry at the Cape. Before, no one in South Africa was courageous enough for innovation. As the first South African estate, it pressed wines from various grape varieties and strayed off the beaten path of single-variety wines. That is the story behind the Meerlust Rubicon as a flagship of South Africa which has a refreshing flavour of black berries and features a wonderful tannin structure. When ripening slowly due to climatic conditions, the red grapes achieve a high concentration which the team mixes into sophisticated blends and makes them a pleasure for every wine lover. Meerlust takes care of each and every grape by hand.
Meerlust – Tradition Paired With Quality
The winery Meerlust in Stellenbosch is now in the 8th generation; as early as 1756, the Myburgh family took over the estate. The convinced wine lover and owner Hannes Myburgh has been running Meerlust since 1997 and unites tradition with the new world of wine. Nowadays, a historic manor house, rose gardens, a classic wine cellar as well as a bird reserve are part of the picturesque estate. Since 1987, the winery is a national cultural heritage, the only one in all of South Africa. It still enchants visitors because you can still find many unchanged details – just like hundreds of years ago. Since 2020, Wim Truter is Cellar Master at Meerlust. He stands for high quality and long-standing success – just like the whole winery.
Exceptional Terroir in South Africa’s South-West
Meerlust is located fifteen kilometres south of Stellenbosch in the midst of the most famous wine cultivation area of South Africa. No other region produces as many premium wines at a top level. Translated, Meerlust means ‘pleasure of the sea’ as it is merely five kilometres away from the impressive bay at the Cape of Good Hope, the False Bay. The terroir is similar to the Bordeaux equivalent and appeals with the mixture of various kinds of soil that are perfectly suited to produce this exclusive wine. The climate which pleases with the long summer evenings but also with a cool and coastal climate is perfect for sophisticated wine cultivation. This is rounded off by the evening fog – a regular occurrence at Meerlust which ensures the required moisture.