The scent is dark, toasted spices, old wood, blackberry, cassis, black cherry and something else in the aromas redolent of dusty gravel roads. This carries though into a bright, lifted palate which adds redcurrant, thyme and savoury chocolate. The tannin is feather-light, and the overall effect is marvelously elegant. Wonderful to drink now, with plenty of intensity to carry the wine in the longer term. (JH 20/11/2021)
- Producer
- Meerlust
- Origin
- Stellenbosch, South Africa SOUTH AFRICA
- Colour
- red
- Wine Style
- dry
- Dominant Grape
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Farming Style
- sustainable
- Closure Style
- cork
- Maturity
- drink or keep
- Bottle Size
- 150cl
- Case Quantity
- 6
- Alcohol
- 14%
- Wine Score
- 96 points, Tim Atkin MW, timatkin.com, 2021 report
92 points, Neal Martin, vinous.com, Jul 2021
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- Buy Duty Paid
- Buy In Bond
Stock in
Warehouse*Stock on Order Price ib Add to Basket Case 6x150cl - 6 £315.00*Estimated date for Stock on Order: 01 May 2025
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Media Reviews
Tim Atkin MW
A classy wine from a really top vintage. What’s not to like, as they say? Marrying Cabernet Sauvignon with 32% Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, this is a subtle, refined, nuanced Rubicon with herbal, earthy, tobacco and graphite perfume, fine 60% new wood, polished tannins and a long, graceful finish. Traditional in style and rightly proud of it. Drink 2023-32. 96 points
Neal Martin
The 2017 Rubicon, Meerlust`s flagship Bordeaux blend (68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot) offers attractive blackberry, raspberry coulis and floral scents on the nose, plus just a touch of glycerol. The palate is harmonious and medium-bodied with supple tannins, fine acidity and an almost understated but long finish. Not a show-stealer, but one of the bottles that you will finish quicker than intended. 92 points
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