Groot Constantia Red

Groot Constantia Merlot |1x750ml

Name: Groot Constantia Merlot |1x750ml
Brand: Groot Constantia
SKU: 6002113002005
Price: 270 ZAR
Availability: InStock

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Positive "This premium Merlot from South Africa's historic Groot Constantia estate is generally well-regarded for its complex flavor profile and heritage significance."

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The Story

Experience the legacy of South Africa's oldest wine estate with this exquisite Merlot from Groot Constantia, established in 1685. This wine offers complex aromas of mocha coffee, dark chocolate, ripe plums, and subtle wood notes of tobacco and cinnamon, with a palate of ripe black fruit and firm tannins leading to a long, satisfying finish.

add_circle The Upside

check Rich, complex flavor profile with multiple layers of aroma and taste
check Heritage product from one of South Africa's most historic wine estates
check Well-structured with firm tannins suitable for aging

remove_circle The Downside

close Premium pricing compared to mass-market Merlots
close Limited availability outside South Africa and specialty wine markets
close Specific oak aging profile may not appeal to all palates

Specifications & features

Key features

check_circle Aged 18 months in French oak barrels (61% new, 10% 2nd fill, 29% 3rd fill)
check_circle Complex flavor profile with mocha, dark chocolate, plum, tobacco, and cinnamon notes
check_circle From South Africa's oldest wine estate, established in 1685
check_circle 750ml bottle size