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Meerlust Pinot Noir 2023
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About this Wine
As with all our wines, the Pinot Noir is a true expression of the Meerlust estate and illustrates the unique climate and soil of the farm. The wine draws fruit from blocks located on one of our four distinctive terroirs. Each terroir provides a unique element to the final blend.
Compagniesdrift – The soils from this warm north facing slope are predominantly formed from weathered granite. The wines originating from this granitic hilltop are expressive and bold in structure, mainly due to the coarse gravelly texture and sufficient soil depth to promote long and even ripening.
River Terraces – Sandy soils laced with rounded river stones allow for excellent root proliferation. This area of the Estate experiences the greatest shift between day and night temperatures, promoting flavour development of these delicate and fruit forward wines.
Quarry – The extremely rocky terrain consisting of greywacke with interbedded shales provides a unique substrate for vines. Shallow rooted vines on this cool and windswept foot slope leads to wines with characteristic red fruit with exceptional length, detail, and precision.
Lowlands – The remains of an ancient estuary are marked by clay-rich soils from deeply weathered greywacke and shales. The wines from this generally cool south facing, clay-rich terroir is typically smooth and silky in texture with prominent black fruit.
Tasting Notes
The wine shows a vibrant garnet colour with a youthful appearance. On the nose the wine shows pronounced lifted floral perfume with a brooding and seductive red berry fruit, earthy, wild mushrooms, and hints of spice. On the palate there are very pure Pinot fruit flavours on entry with red cherry and musk flavours coupled with fresh acidity. The wine has layered complexity with great elegance and finesse. Fine lacy, almost powdery tannin on the finish.
Scores & Reviews
93 pts Tim Atkin MW 2024
Since 2021, Wim Truter has only used the 115 Burgundian clone to make this Pinot Noir, eschewing the lesser quality BK5. The transformation has been very noticeable, producing a brighter, fresher, better structured wine. Focused and mineral, this has redcurrant and pomegranate flavours, scented 50% new wood and a bright mineral core. 2024-30
4 ½ Stars 2025 John Platter’s South African Wine Guide
Showing warm-climate heft & body with admirable refinement, accomplished 23 (92 pts) promises fine ageing. Plump, ripe & satisfying, with spicy aromas & convincing red berry fruit, solid tannins, polished by 11 months in 40% new oak.
