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Leeu Passant ‘The Leeu Passant’ 2021
R1,965.00
60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, 20% Cinsault.
A heritage blend from some of South Africa’s oldest registered vineyards. Both Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc hail from dry-farmed vines grown on the Helderberg, whilst the Cinsault is from South Africa’s oldest registered red wine vineyard, made up of dry-farmed bush vines, planted on deep sandy alluvial soils in Wellington, planted in 1900.
The wine was aged for 11 months in 500L French oak barrels, of which a third were new and was then blended into seasoned 2000L Foudres for a further 10 months.
Inspired by the great South African Cabernet Sauvignon-Cinsault blends of the previous century, The Leeu Passant is a truly special wine well worth spending time to ponder the unique reflection of each grape variety to the blend. The signature aroma of this Dry Red is bergamot orange, followed by hints of black cherries, violets and bramble. This is highlighted by a firm tannin-structure, textured mid-palate and a beautifully fresh, seamless finish.
“Beautifully balanced and bright wine. Camomile, lavender and spice upfront, with raspberry and black cherry complimenting the palate. The palate is textured yet fresh and finish with tight but friendly tannin.” – Corlien’s notes
ANALYSIS: ALC 13.5% | RS 1.9 g/l | TA 5.5 g/l | pH 3.66
6 in stock
Description
Since 2013, Chris and Andrea Mullineux have been working on a new project that focuses on vineyards outside of the Swartland appellation which have been specially selected by Rosa Kruger. Together with their partner Analijt Singh they launched their game changing Leeu Passant wines. Produced from old vines, including the oldest registered red wine vineyard in South Africa, these wines redefine the South African wine landscape. Their inspiration comes from past successes of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s, like Château Libertas and Rustenberg Dry Red. Their wines speak of South Africa’s heritage and bring the unique wines of the past into the future.
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