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Leeu Passant Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon 2024
R520.00
From the exceptional 2024 vintage, its single estate vineyard parcels are at 300 metres on the transition to granite-rich-slopes of the Helderberg Mountain in Stellenbosch. This naturally cool site imparts the refinement and poise that define our expression of Cabernet Sauvignon. Pursuant to our focus of preserving both elegance and generous concentration, this wine allows the organically farmed vineyard’s distinctive terroir to shine through with seamless balance.
A wine of world-class stature, showing deep colour and expressive aromas of black berries, mulberry leaf, and subtle notes of crushed dried thyme. The palate carries this purity forward, revealing layers of sapphire plum and fine, silky tannins that lend to the rich, rounded mouthfeel. The finish is poised, with a beautifully refined freshness. Best enjoyed at 16–18°C.
ANALYSIS: Alc 13.5% | RS 1.6 g/l | TA 5.5 g/l | pH3.57
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.
The 2024 Leeu Passant Cabernet Sauvignon was initially aged in 500L French oak barrels, with one-third new oak. It was subsequently racked and blended into larger format oak, where it matured for a further sixteen months before bottling.
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