Situated on the east and northeast facing slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain, Plaisir de Merle's terroir with wet winters, moderate summers and perfectly suited soils provide the ideal growing conditions for our noble cultivars. The resulting classic red and white wines preserve a memory of the soil and the vines from which they come.
Ever changing in hue, Plaisir de Merle's constant lies in producing pedigreed excellence. The sculpted frieze crowning the grand Cellar entrance tells a story of the exceptional people whose legacy continues to unfold through renewal and loyalty to the land. Plaisir de Merle is a rare treasure to be admired and will prove a highlight of your travels through the Paarl and Franschhoek Winelands.
Ever changing in hue, Plaisir de Merle's constant lies in producing pedigreed excellence. The sculpted frieze crowning the grand Cellar entrance tells a story of the exceptional people whose legacy continues to unfold through renewal and loyalty to the land. Plaisir de Merle is a rare treasure to be admired and will prove a highlight of your travels through the Paarl and Franschhoek Winelands.
CONTACT PLAISIR DE MERLE
t +27 021 874 1071 / f +27 021 874 1689 / www.plaisirdemerle.co.za / / more details
t +27 021 874 1071 / f +27 021 874 1689 / www.plaisirdemerle.co.za / / more details
VIEW OUR PRODUCTS AND VARIANTS
Cabernet Sauvignon
Plaisir de Merle Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml
With a intense colour, this pleasing, full-bodied wine is a redolent of red berries with deliciously soft tannins and a well-rounded mouth-feel. This is a well integrated wien that was aged in small French oak barrels and shows excellent ageing potential.
| Product Code | 4751 |
| Unit Size | 750ml |
| Unit Barcode | 6001452475105 |
| Case Barcode | 26001452475109 |
| Case Config | 6 x 750ml |
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Sauvingon Blanc
Plaisir de Merle Sauvingon Blanc 750ml
A well balanced wine with a firm, crisp acidity and delicate aromas of green pepper, that will decelop well over the next 2 - 3 years
| Product Code | 35393 |
| Unit Size | 750ml |
| Unit Barcode | 6001452475204 |
| Case Barcode | 26001452475208 |
| Case Config | 6 x 750ml |
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Chardonnay
Plaisir de Merle Chardonnay 750ml
Fermented and matured in small French oak barrels, this wine shows a fine balance between crisp citrus, toasted almonds, and butterscotch. A wine that is complex and appealing
| Product Code | 4750 |
| Unit Size | 750ml |
| Unit Barcode | 6001452475006 |
| Case Barcode | 26001452475000 |
| Case Config | 6 x 750ml |
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Merlot
Plaisir de Merle Merlot 750ml
Dark ruby red. Teeming with violets, strawberries, black berries, blackcurrant and sweet vanilla notes. Medium to full-bodied with soft and velvety palate laced with ripe fruit and supported by cedar and vanilla oak flavours.
| Product Code | 1046 |
| Unit Size | 750ml |
| Unit Barcode | 6001452104609 |
| Case Barcode | 26001452104603 |
| Case Config | 6 x 750ml |
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CONTACT CAPE LEGENDS
CAPE LEGENDSTelephone 021 809-7000 Fax 021 882-9575 Postal PO Box 184, Stellenbosch, 7599Website www.capelegends.co.za |
Latest Plaisir de Merle Brand Activity
Plaisir de Merle honoured with gold medal at Concours Mondial de Bruxelles
2015-05-25 11:47:00
Plaisir de Merle in the Franschhoek Wine Valley has reaffirmed its reputation as a producer of fine wines by winning a gold medal at the recent Concours Mondial de Bruxelles (CMB) for the estate’s 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon.
2015-05-25 11:47:00
Plaisir de Merle in the Franschhoek Wine Valley has reaffirmed its reputation as a producer of fine wines by winning a gold medal at the recent Concours Mondial de Bruxelles (CMB) for the estate’s 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon.
Bid on a slice of Cape history
2015-02-11 11:52:00
Plaisir de Merle, a regular participant at the annual Nederburg Auction of fine, rare wines, makes its debut at the second annual edition of the AfrAsia Bank Cape Wine Auction this coming weekend.
2015-02-11 11:52:00
Plaisir de Merle, a regular participant at the annual Nederburg Auction of fine, rare wines, makes its debut at the second annual edition of the AfrAsia Bank Cape Wine Auction this coming weekend.
Plaisir de Merle to host a winemaker’s table dinner on Saturday, 17 May 2014
2014-04-07 08:58:00
SAVE the date – 17 May 2014, for an unforgettable Winemaker’s Table dinner at Plaisir de Merle where the gardens, manicured lawns and rolling vista of vines invite you to breathe in the elegance of yesteryear while experiencing superior quality and service.
2014-04-07 08:58:00
SAVE the date – 17 May 2014, for an unforgettable Winemaker’s Table dinner at Plaisir de Merle where the gardens, manicured lawns and rolling vista of vines invite you to breathe in the elegance of yesteryear while experiencing superior quality and service.
A taste of history at Plaisir de Merle
2014-01-28 12:27:00
The 1st of December is a historic day for the farm Plaisir de Merle, set on the scenic Simonsberg Mountains between Paarl and Franschhoek.
2014-01-28 12:27:00
The 1st of December is a historic day for the farm Plaisir de Merle, set on the scenic Simonsberg Mountains between Paarl and Franschhoek.
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