Plaisir Merlot 2022
€20.50*
Ready to ship from 24 November 2026
- Elegant Merlot from Simonsberg 🍷
- Ripe plum, blackberry & delicate violet notes 🍇
- 14 months in French oak & velvety tannins ✨
Product information "Plaisir Merlot 2022"
On the nose, the wine reveals a layered bouquet of violets, ripe dark plums and delicate graphite notes. Floral nuances lend the wine an elegant lightness, while the sweet impression of dark fruit adds aromatic richness. A subtle mineral hint complements the bouquet and highlights the distinctive expression of the Simonsberg terroir.
On the palate, Plaisir Merlot is full-bodied, juicy and beautifully velvety. Intense flavours of ripe plums and blackberries define the tasting experience, combining with a harmonious balance of supple tannins and vibrant acidity. Despite its powerful structure, the wine remains pleasantly approachable and elegant. The balanced interplay of generous fruit and freshness creates a rounded mouthfeel and an expressive, lingering finish.
The 14 months of maturation in French oak barrels give Plaisir Merlot 2022 additional depth and structure without masking its intense fruit character. Careful hand harvesting and gentle vinification reflect the estate's commitment to quality. With its considerable ageing potential, this distinctive red wine is an excellent choice for special occasions and pairs beautifully with hearty beef dishes, game or mature cheese.
- Winery
- Plaisir
- Grape Variety
- Merlot
- Bottle Top
- Origin
- South Africa
- Appellation
- Simonsberg-Paarl
- Price
- €20.50*
- Price/Liter
- €27.33*
- Filling Quantity
- 0,750 l
- Alcohol Strength
- 14,0 % Vol.
- Acidity
- 5,5 g/l
- Residual Sugar
- 2,4 g/l
- In the Cellar
- Matured for 14 months in 300-litre French oak barrels, 35% new; fermented at 24°C in stainless steel
- Serve at
- 16–18 °C
- Best Before
- 2032
- Allergen
- Contains Sulphite
- Producer
- Plaisir, R 45, 7670 Simondium, South Africa
- Importer
- CAPREO GmbH- Gildeweg 10- 46562 Voerde- Germany
- Food Business Operator
- CAPREO GmbH, Gildeweg 10, 46562 Voerde, Germany
Plaisir: French flair at the Cape
Plaisir wines are fruity, spicy and complex
Plaisir is Conservation Champion of the WWF
In addition to the expressive wines that tantalise the senses, Plaisir has plenty to offer for the eyes. The Manor House, built in 1764, is one of the earliest and finest examples of unique Cape Dutch architecture, and the Water Mill – a replica of the historic mill created by Jacob Marais for his wife Maria in the 18th century – are architecturally interesting structures and keep the history of the estate alive to this day. This is also true of the wine cellar, built in 1993, which echoes many symbolic elements. Particularly striking are the gargoyles in the shape of griffins on the walls, which are supposed to ward off evil spirits, and the doves on the windows are a sign of peace and the new South Africa. The griffin – a mythical creature that is half eagle and half lion – also adorns the winery's logo. According to legend, a griffin guards great treasures and can thus be understood as the guardian over the vineyards of Plaisir. By combining the farsightedness of the eagle and the courage of the lion, the animal embodies the visions of previous generations on the one hand and serves as a signpost for the future on the other. To ensure this future, Plaisir is committed to flora and fauna and is one of only 38 wine estates in the Cape to have been awarded the coveted status of Conservation Champion by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).
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