Bordeaux
Timed Online Auction, 7 - 21 October 2024
Bordeaux | South Africa
About this Item
In 1980 after several years of experimentation, Nico Myburgh with fellow winemaker Giorgio Dalla Cia, their new estate was born and it was unlike anything South Africa had seen before. The introduction was a Rubicon moment for South African fine wine market. One of SA’s most recognised blends, The name ‘Rubicon’ is from ancient Roman days as the crucial border of the ancient capital was named the Rubicon River. When the border was crossed it was deemed as an irrevocable point in history, much like the introduction of Rubicon to the South African fine wine market. Meerlust is committed to ensuring that Rubicon becomes even more distinguished and continues to occupy its rightful place amongst the finest wines in the world.
Provenance
Wine Cellar Private Client
Critics Ratings
‘'Superlative’ and ‘sensational’ are common epithets for this flagship Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated (±60%) Bordeaux blend. Lithe 2013 & sleek 2012 take up the baton of 2010 (5 stars, 98 pts) after 2011 not made. Plush, the dark fruit integrates the oak influence (65% new, 20 months) within complex, dense structure. For the long haul.’ – Platter’s SA Wine Guide 2017, 4.5*
‘Meerlust’s top red is a Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend with Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot as the chorus. It’s a frm, serious, almost austere red that’s clearly built to age. I’d like a little more fruit on the tannic bones, but this is well made in a traditional style.’ – Tim Atkin SA Special Report 2016, 90/100
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