Merlot
This Merlot has a rich garnet colour. The nose is a complex mix of fresh cherries, nutmeg and cedar oak. A juicy, fresh yummy palate with firm integrated tannins.
Amaryllis belladonna (March Lily) – An extremely beautiful and elegant, pink flower that occurs naturally around the Cape. The cultivar Merlot is also seen as being an elegant, refined and feminine wine. The common name belladonna refers to a woman who has both beauty and character – much like our Merlot
4,134 Ft 750 ml
14 in stock
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
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| Colour | red |
| Style | |
| Évjárat |
| Region | Franschhoek, South Africa |
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| Grape Varieties | 100% Merlot |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Percentage | 14 % |
| Ph | 3.6 |
| Acidity | 5.3 g/L |
| Litre Price (HUF) | HUF 9187 / Litre |
| Awards | Platter's Guide – 91 points, 4,5 Star |
|---|---|
| Aggregated Critic Score | 89 / 100 |
| Average User Rating | 3.7 Stars |
In the Cellar
Malolactic fermentation took place in barrel and the wine was then aged for 20 months in predominantly 300Lt French oak barrels. The new wood component is 30%
About the winery: La Bri
One cannot mention La Bri without referring to the past, as the property forms an essential part of the South African wine history and culture. The original grant of La Bri is one of the oldest Huguenot-allocated farms in the Franschhoek Valley. The farm is situated in the valley previously known as Olifantshoek. Today La Bri is a vibrant boutique winery and a visit to Franschhoek won’t be complete without a stopover at La Bri.
The Franschhoek Region
The valley of Franschhoek has retained its French Huguenot character, which is reflected in the names of many of the wine farms, guesthouses and restaurants. The valley offers visitors numerous walks and biking trails in the surrounding mountains, and many farms offer trout fishing in streams and dams, as well as horse riding. Vines are planted on the banks of rivers and up mountain slopes, resulting in a wide range of wines. The most widely planted white-wine varieties are Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Semillon. Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Merlot are the most widely planted red-wine varieties. The valley is mainly recognised for the quality of its Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Semillon — there are Semillon vines in the valley which are over 100 years old. Franschhoek is also regarded as one of South Africa’s leading Méthode Cap Classique (MCC) producing areas and has its own MCC route.
