Merlot-dominated, with a small percentage of Cabernet Franc – this is how this reserve from the renowned Vergelegen wine estate in Stellenbosch, South Africa, presents itself. Powerful yet finely structured, with a clear signature.

Vergelegen is one of the oldest and most prestigious estates in the Cape region: founded in 1700, it is known today for precise winemaking and consistent quality selection in its Reserve lines. The cool hillside vineyards around Somerset West provide the basis for red wines with depth and fresh potential.

Twenty months in small French oak barrels give the wine structure and richness: ripe blackberry and plum meet notes of dark chocolate and subtle cloves. On the palate, velvety tannins, medium body, the finish balanced between dark fruit and spicy oak.

Serving suggestion: 16–18 °C, now until 2027. Pairs well with braised leg of lamb, beef fillet with red wine sauce or mature cheddar.

Grape variety Merlot

Origin Stellenbosch, South Africa

Taste Dry

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Alcohol 15 % Vol.

Serving temp. 14–16 °C

Volume 0,75 l

Country of origin South Africa

Region Stellenbosch

Grape variety Merlot

Wine color Red Wine

Vintage 2021

Alcohol content 15 % Vol.

Residual sugar? 3,3 g/l

Taste Dry

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The Winery

Vergelegen

The winery Vergelegen is located on the South African False Bay and is less than an hour from the city of Cape Town. It was founded in the year 1700 by Adriaan van der Stel and is today owned by André van Rensburg. The vines of the winery grow at an altitude between 140 and 310 meters, on clayey soils.

Clay soils are particularly well-suited for the growth of vines due to their ability to absorb water. The climate in this region is characterized by mild temperatures thanks to the proximity to the Atlantic Ocean.

For the production of the wines of the Vergelegen winery, grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, or Chardonnay are grown.

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