Winery Jacques SteytlerMerlot
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The Merlot of the Winery Jacques Steytler is in the top 0 of wines of Western Cape.
Details and technical informations about Winery Jacques Steytler's Merlot.
Discover the grape variety: Fer
Structured, colourful reds with a deep purple robe, firm, tight tannins and an ample palate with preserved acidity. Signature aromas of black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry), red pepper, spice and herbal notes. Age-worthy profile. Star of great Aveyron reds (Marcillac), Gaillac reds (Braucol) and Béarnais reds (Pinenc), expressing the schist terroirs of south-west France. A native French black grape (synonym Fer Servadou), pillar of the south-west.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Merlot from Winery Jacques Steytler are 0
Informations about the Winery Jacques Steytler
The Winery Jacques Steytler is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Western Cape to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Western Cape
Cradle of South African wine. Signature Chenin Blanc (Steen, 20%) in ample, fresh whites with notes of quince, yellow apple, honey and acacia flower, from crisp dry to sweet. Sharp, iodised Sauvignon Blanc (Walker Bay, Constantia), balanced Chardonnay. Reds: emblematic Pinotage with roasted aromas (coffee, plum, smoke), firm Cabernet Sauvignon, spicy Syrah.
The word of the wine: Maceration
Prolonged contact and exchange between the juice and the grape solids, especially the skin. Not to be confused with the time of fermentation, which follows maceration. The juice becomes loaded with colouring matter and tannins, and acquires aromas. For a rosé, the maceration is short so that the colour does not "rise" too much. For white wines too, a "pellicular maceration" can be practised, which allows the wine to acquire more fat.
