Leeu Passant Dry Red Wine 2017
The Leeu Passant Dry Red Wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Cinsault grapes sourced from vineyards in Wellington, Franschhoek and Stellenbosch. Matured for 12 months in 500L French oak barrels (30% new), then blended into seasoned 2000L Foudre for a further 8 months this is a medium to full bodied red wine that has attractive aromas of mulberry leaves, cassis and cedar. These follow through on the palate which has a firm structure, grainy tannins, and hints of peppercorns and tobacco. The finish is dry, layered and long. Although surprisingly accessible now, this wine will greatly benefit from decanting if drunk within the first 3 to 5 years after bottling and will reward if cellared properly over the next few decades.
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The Producer Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines | Coastal Region
After working several vintages at wineries in France, South Africa and California, winemakers Chris and Andrea decided to settle in the Swartland wine region of South Africa, firmly beleiving that the schist and granite based terroirs and old vineyards of the Swartland have...
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The Region South Africa | Coastal Region
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The Primary Grape Wine By Grape Variety | Cabernet Franc
The Cabernet Franc grape is a black-skinned grape variety from France that is popular in Bordeaux, where it is renowned for its inclusion in some of the best red Bordeaux blends. It is particularly popular in the Libournais on the ‘Right-Bank’ of...
The Primary Grape Wine By Grape Variety | Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is a well known grape variety used to great effect in Bordeaux, France where it is vitally important to the classic wines of the Médoc. Here it is blended alongside Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Merlot to produce truly world-class wines. Cabernet...