Merlot Fleur du Cap - 2018 - Bergkelder Wineries
Alcoholic content: 14.50 %
yr. 2008 Wine Enthusiast:
87 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Fleur du Cap Merlot" from the vintage 2008 on 01.07.2012 with 87 of 100 points.
"This is classic Merlot at a great price, with notes of black plum, cherry, blackberry and licorice on the nose and mouth. Balanced and softly textured with medium tannins and a solid, clean finish. Drink now."
yr. 2005 Wine Enthusiast:
87 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Fleur du Cap Merlot" from the vintage 2005 on 01.01.2008 with 87 of 100 points.
"Meaty, savory aromas and mouthfilling berry and spice flavors give this big wine dimension and personality. Smooth tannins and good acid/fruit balance keep it varietally true, but it needs an equal wine pairing--think roasted game or grilled meat."
yr. 2004 Wine Enthusiast:
86 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Fleur du Cap Merlot" from the vintage 2004 on 01.01.2008 with 86 of 100 points.
"Imported by Maisons Marques & Domaines USA."
yr. 2001 Wine Enthusiast:
86 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Fleur du Cap Merlot" from the vintage 2001 on 01.01.2003 with 86 of 100 points.
"Dusty tannins with a fair amount of grip are a good match to the plum, white chocolate and intense, dusty earth. A note of oaky vanilla carries through to the slightly herby finish."
yr. 1996 Wine Enthusiast:
82 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Fleur du Cap Merlot" from the vintage 1996 on 01.01.1999 with 82 of 100 points.
"For bell-pepper lovers only. It shows appropriate alcohol and acidity levels but the aromas and flavors are dominated by green pepper."
yr. 2010 Andreas Larsson - Tasted:
88 of 100 Points.
"Andreas Larsson - Tasted" has rated the wine "Fleur du Cap Merlot" from the vintage 2010 with 88 of 100 points.
"Medium to deep, ruby red; the nose exudes leather, dark berries, plum and dry spices. Fine balance on the palate, quite dense dark fruit, robust structure, tannin still on the young side, but well balance; there is some dry spices, herbs and blackcurrant as well as some herbal notes, fairly long aftertaste, well made. Drink from 2013."
yr. 2000 Wine Enthusiast:
84 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Fleur du Cap Merlot" from the vintage 2000 with 84 of 100 points.
"With 40,000 cases produced, FDC's entry-level Merlot is the biggest Merlot brand in South Africa--and this wine tastes it. It's a big-production, safe Merlot with anise-tinged oak and indistinct berry fruit flavors. A bit one-dimensional in the mouth, it closes with dried herb, and a tarry, minerally finish."
yr. 2008 Wine Spectator:
85 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Fleur du Cap Merlot" from the vintage 2008 on 01.03.2010 with 85 of 100 points.
yr. 2005 Wine Spectator:
84 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Fleur du Cap Merlot" from the vintage 2005 on 01.04.2008 with 84 of 100 points.
yr. 2004 Wine Spectator:
84 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Fleur du Cap Merlot" from the vintage 2004 on 01.03.2007 with 84 of 100 points.
yr. 2003 Wine Spectator:
82 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Fleur du Cap Merlot" from the vintage 2003 on 01.04.2006 with 82 of 100 points.
yr. 2001 Wine Spectator:
85 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Fleur du Cap Merlot" from the vintage 2001 on 01.09.2003 with 85 of 100 points.
yr. 2000 Wine Spectator:
83 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Fleur du Cap Merlot" from the vintage 2000 on 01.10.2002 with 83 of 100 points.
yr. 1999 Wine Spectator:
82 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Fleur du Cap Merlot" from the vintage 1999 on 01.10.2001 with 82 of 100 points.
yr. 1998 Wine Spectator:
81 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Fleur du Cap Merlot" from the vintage 1998 on 01.12.2000 with 81 of 100 points.
yr. 1997 Wine Spectator:
83 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Fleur du Cap Merlot" from the vintage 1997 on 01.05.2000 with 83 of 100 points.
yr. 1994 Wine Spectator:
82 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Fleur du Cap Merlot" from the vintage 1994 on 01.06.1997 with 82 of 100 points.
yr. 1992 Wine Spectator:
84 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Fleur du Cap Merlot" from the vintage 1992 on 01.06.1995 with 84 of 100 points.
yr. 2011 Tim Atkin:
86 of 100 Points.
"Tim Atkin" has rated the wine "Fleur du Cap Merlot" from the vintage 2011 with 86 of 100 points.
