The Coco Chocolate Merlot Mooiplaas

0.75L | 14.0%

8 , 9 5

Merlot

Mooiplaas

Aantal

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The Coco Chocolate Merlot Mooiplaas

Taste & Aging

Light

Bold

Smooth

Tannic

Dry

Sweet

Soft

Acidity

Complexity

Beautifully layered

Drinking Window

Aging phase Until 2024

Ready to drink 2024 - 2028

Past peak After 2028

Aromas

Dark chocolate Plums Blackcurrants Cocoa Caramel Cherries

Food Pairing

Roast chicken Pork Hearty vegetarian dishes

Vintage Report

The 2023 vintage in South Africa has been rated with a score of 90 points. The wines from this year are described as youthful and still powerful in their tannins, with the potential to age slowly.

This dry red wine, made from the Merlot grape, has a unique character. The oak aging adds an extra dimension. This Coco Chocolate Merlot takes its name from the distinct hints of dark chocolate. The wine is rich in tannins, which are remarkably smooth and approachable for such a young wine.

The ideal climate for Mooiplaas wines

Production is managed by Mooiplaas (meaning beautiful farm). The winery is located outside Stellenbosch, high in the Bottelary Hills (a district of the famous Stellenbosch wine region), in the heart of the Cape Winelands. The estate has been the home of the Roos family, who own and manage it, since 1963. Family and friends celebrate life at the famous Mooiplaas "Langtafel," a seasonal luncheon held in the Manor House. The winery comprises 250 hectares, including approximately 100 hectares of vineyards and 60 hectares of nature reserve. All viticulture is environmentally friendly and sustainable, and pesticide-free. The significant elevation change on the property creates various microclimates. This naturally offers many possibilities, requiring considerable expertise from winemaker Louis Roos.

Completely hand-harvested for The Coco Chocolate Merlot

After manual harvesting and rigorous selection, this Merlot is aged for an impressive five months in oak barrels. The French oak barrels are specially treated, heavily toasted, which gives this Merlot a distinct note of dark chocolate, giving it its name: The Coco Chocolate Merlot. Mooiplaas Winery is a unique winery that embraces modernity, and that's a wonderful thing. The aroma of this red wine has distinct notes of chocolate and cocoa, along with hints of plums, blackcurrants, and cherries. The palate has a distinct bite, beautifully ripe tannins with notes of plums, chocolate, caramel, and cherries.

Product details

Alcohol content	14.0%
Vintage	2023
Size	0.75L
Region	Western Cape
Land	South Africa
Producer	Mooiplaas
Varietal(s)	Merlot
Oak aging	Yes, 5 months in heavily toasted French oak barrels.
Ideal serving temperature ?	16° - 18°C