Rupert & Rothschild Baron Edmond 2015

Alluring raspberry, blackcurrant and plum aromas with hints of pine nettle and fresh coriander. Polished, silky tannins unfold on the palate with flavours of cranberry and dark chocolate. Decanting recommended.

Serve with pan-seared beef fillet, porcini mushrooms and asparagus complemented by a red wine jus.

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variety : Merlot [ 61% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc, 7% Malbec, 4% Petit Verdot ]

winery : Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons

winemaker : Yvonne Lester

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol rs : 2.0 g/l pH : 3.47 ta : 6.3 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Full taste : Fragrant wooded

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

in the vineyard : Appellation: Wine of Origin Stellenbosch
Age of Vines: 13 to 28 years
Irrigation: Drip irrigation

about the harvest: The grapes were hand-picked from beginning February to end March 2015 with an average yield of 8 ton per hectare.

in the cellar : Fermented in wooden vats and stainless steel tanks. 16 to 20 days skin contact resulted in excellent colour, concentration, aroma and flavour compounds. Matured for 18 months in 255 litre new French oak barrels. The wine has an ageing potential of at least 15 years from vintage.

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