FIRST QUANTUM MERLOT 2015

from £50.00

The rich, luxurious crimson of cuprite echoes the velvety texture of our Merlot.

A world‑class cool‑climate expression from Elgin.

Maroon-edged, deep crimson in the glass, the wine opens with developed black‑fruit aromas: ripe plum, Morello cherry and a touch of prune, layered with subtle dark chocolate.

The palate is richly ripe and opulent, delivering a silk‑velvet texture and concentrated fruit weight. Finishing long and sumptuous, it reveals vanilla, sweet wood and an intriguing truffle note that lingers.

Elegant, plush and utterly refined, the First Quantum exemplifies Oneiric’s cool‑climate Merlot; powerful yet graceful, and built for both immediate pleasure and patient cellaring.

Technical analysis:

  • ALC/VOL: 14.50%

  • RS: 1.9 g/L

  • TA: 5.0 g/L

  • pH: 3.64

  • Barrels: French oak, 1st and 2nd fill

  • Time in barrel: 24 months

  • Time in bottle: 8 years

  • Winemaker: Niels Verburg (Luddite)

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The rich, luxurious crimson of cuprite echoes the velvety texture of our Merlot.

A world‑class cool‑climate expression from Elgin.

Maroon-edged, deep crimson in the glass, the wine opens with developed black‑fruit aromas: ripe plum, Morello cherry and a touch of prune, layered with subtle dark chocolate.

The palate is richly ripe and opulent, delivering a silk‑velvet texture and concentrated fruit weight. Finishing long and sumptuous, it reveals vanilla, sweet wood and an intriguing truffle note that lingers.

Elegant, plush and utterly refined, the First Quantum exemplifies Oneiric’s cool‑climate Merlot; powerful yet graceful, and built for both immediate pleasure and patient cellaring.

Technical analysis:

  • ALC/VOL: 14.50%

  • RS: 1.9 g/L

  • TA: 5.0 g/L

  • pH: 3.64

  • Barrels: French oak, 1st and 2nd fill

  • Time in barrel: 24 months

  • Time in bottle: 8 years

  • Winemaker: Niels Verburg (Luddite)