Leeu Passant The Leeu Passant Dry Red

Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc, 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
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