Spirit of Marlborough 2003 - Library Wine
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$299.00
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A Timeless Treasure
Unveil the beauty of a truly exceptional vintage with our 2003 Bordeaux Blend, now at its peak after two decades of careful ageing. This rare wine has evolved into a masterpiece, with layers of rich, complex flavours and the depth only time can provide.
Rivaling the finest Bordeaux, this wine offers a bouquet of ethereal aromas and a refined, velvety texture that speaks to its remarkable age. A rare and priceless opportunity to experience a wine that has reached its true potential, this 2003 Bordeaux Blend is a must-have for the discerning connoisseur.
Vintage 2003+
Handpicked at only 500g yield per vine and grown on warm, sandy, gravely soils the grapes benefit from a very long ripening period and hot summer –ideal conditions to ensure great complexity of flavour.
Hans' Winemaking Comments +
A long fermentation ensured optimum extraction and voluptuous texture before the wine went into French barriques for the malolactic fermentation. Unfined and unfiltered. Natural sediments may show.
Original Tasting Notes +
The 2003’s sweetness and velvety tannins are present in abundance. This flagship wine is massive in the mouth, incredibly pure and amazingly balanced. Blueberry, blackberry and black currants sing in harmony!
Technical Data+
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Varieties |
70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon |
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Rootstock |
Cabernet Sauvignon - 3309 Cabernet Franc - 3309/101.14 Merlot - 101.14 / 5BB / Riparia Gloire |
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Vines Planted |
1996 |
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Soil |
Shallow (<45cm) stony, gravel and sandy soil. Well drained, developed from stony alluvium. |
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Planting Density |
5,500 vines/ha |
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Yield |
2t/ha |
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Alcohol |
14.5% |
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Residual Sugar |
<1g/L |
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Ageing Potential |
10+ years |
Food Matching Suggestions+
Beef, game, slow cooked lamb and ripe Brie de Meaux.