Rupert & Rothschild Classique (Red Blends), 750 ml

Merlot 51% and Cabernet Sauvignon 49%. The grapes were hand-picked from mid February to end March 2005 with an average yield of 7 tonnes per hectare. Fermented in 10,000-litre stainless steel tanks with between 22 to 28 days skin contact, while malolactic fermentation occurred in French oak barrels. Matured for 17 months in 225-litre French oak barrels. The wine displays a deep ruby colour with flavours of raspberry, blackcurrant, cranberry and cherry followed by hints of spice and blackpepper. Elegant and well integrated with good length and smooth tannins.