Leeu Passant Stellenbosch Chardonnay 2022 Bottle size: 750ml
South Africa, Stellenbosch
R915
‘Grapes from a Helderberg site. Matured for 12 months in 225-litre barrels, a third new. Lemon, a pleasant nuttiness, freshly baked bread and a brush of vanilla on the nose. The palate shows great power and texture – a dense core of fruit to go with arresting acidity, the finish deeply savoury whith a certain chalkiness about it. Alc: 13.5%.’ – Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za, 96/100
'The source of this wine sits at 400 metres, overlooking False Bay, on decomposed granite and ferricrete soils. The 33% new wood is just a little too toasty right now and needs more time to integrate into a palate of lemongrass, green tea and citrus peel complemented by steely acidity. Come back in a year. 2025-32' – Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2024, 93/100
'The source of this wine sits at 400 metres, overlooking False Bay, on decomposed granite and ferricrete soils. The 33% new wood is just a little too toasty right now and needs more time to integrate into a palate of lemongrass, green tea and citrus peel complemented by steely acidity. Come back in a year. 2025-32' – Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2024, 93/100
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Winemaker | Andrea Mullineux |
| Alcohol | 13.5% |
| Blend information | 100% Chardonnay |
| Drink to | Drink or cellar |
| Variety | Chardonnay |
| Rating | CE 96 |
| Technical analysis | RS: 1.7 g/L | TA: 7.5 g/L | PH 3.2 |
| Producer information | 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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COLLECTION (Cape Town only):
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CELLARING:
Wine Cellar offers professional wine storage at our premises in Cape Town. If you are not an existing cellaring client, please view our rates and set up an account by visiting our cellaring page.
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For this special overnight road service, orders must be placed before 13h00 SAST. The order will be delivered by the close of business the following working day.
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