47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Cabernet Franc, 16% Cinsault 

 The Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc were destemmed into tanks while the Cinsault was left with 100% of its stems intact and gently crushed. Relative to each wine’s fermentation cycle, the caps were maintained throughout indigenous yeast fermentation with a combination of gentle punch downs and pump overs. After an extended maceration period the wines were drained and pressed to barrel, racked during the winter, meticulously blended and then transferred to large wooden Foudres.

 Inspired by the great Cabernet Sauvignon-Cinsault blends of the previous century, The Leeu Passant is truly special wine and well worth spending ample time with to enjoy the unique reflection of each portion of the blend. The signature aroma of this Dry Red is bergamot orange, followed by hints of black current, violets and bramble. This is highlighted by a firm tannin-structure, textured mid-palate and a beautifully fresh, seamless finish. It will age very well over the next few decades and would be best served at 16-18°C. 

ANALYSIS: Alcohol 14% RS |1.6 g/l |TA 5.5 g/l |pH 3.55