Plaisir de Merle Cabernet Sauvignon

Notes - A Distell showpiece, this 1 000 hectare estate in Simondium, Paarl, has earned international acclaim for its white and red wines. Winemaker Niel Bester attributes the benefits of not only working with great fruit coming from a very unique terrain, but also getting the valuable input from Dr Paul Pontallier, MD at Chateau Margeaux. An historical farm established in 1687, producing wines that are classically styled and accessible, is the goal for all involved. The Plaisir de Merle Cabernet Sauvignon is aged in French oak barrels for 12 - 16 months. It is a dark ruby colour with a deep blackish / purple tint and sweetish plummy aromas. It has a rich mouthfeel, with a dry finish and flavours of ripe plummy fruit, dark chocolate and blackberries, backed by firm tannins to ensure beneficial ageing. A small amount of Shiraz, Petit Verdot and Merlot were blended with the Cabernet Sauvignon to provide more complexity and increase the accessibility of the wine.
 
     

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