Leeu PassantStellenbosch Chardonnay 2022

Product code: 20443
£66.00 inc VAT
£396.00 / case of 6
South Africa
White Wine from
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Country
Country: South Africa
Region
Region: Stellenbosch
Type
Type: White Wine
Winery
Winery: Leeu Passant
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Andrea Mullineux
Grape
Grape: Chardonnay
Grape: 100% Chardonnay
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Country
Country: South Africa
Region
Region: Stellenbosch
Type
Type: White Wine
Winery
Winery: Leeu Passant
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Andrea Mullineux
Grape
Grape: Chardonnay
Grape: 100% Chardonnay

Product Notes

Leeu Passant Stellenbosch Chardonnay is an outstanding South African wine brimming with sensory delight. This prestigious vintage showcases invigorating citrus notes and compelling oak undertones. Its delicate yellow hue is as pleasing to the eye as its lingering finish is to the palate. Produced in the esteemed vineyards of Stellenbosch, it captures the region's terroir with nuanced elegance. Its full-bodied flavour profile is underscored by a deliciously crisp acidity, resulting in a balanced and sophisticated character. Each sip of Leeu Passant Stellenbosch Chardonnay promises a sublime vinous journey. Ideal for discerning connoisseurs seeking world-class quality.

Tasting Notes

This textured Chardonnay captures the Stellenbosch sunshine, as well as aromas of yellow grapefruit and citrus. The vibrant palate delivers notes of lime sorbet followed by layers of stone-fruit and lemon curd. The touch of salinity and lush mouthfeel, is well balanced by a zesty acidity, leading up to a beautifully poised and defined finish.

About the Winery

Leeu Passant

Hidden away amidst the breath-taking beauty of South Africa's Western Cape, the majestic Leeu Passant winery stands tall, a testament to the exquisite quality of the region's viticulture. At Leeu Passant, the combination of traditional winemaking techniques, coupled with a boundless passion for producing world-class wines, creates a vinicultural experience that is ineffably sublime.

The estate stands out not just in beauty, but also in its dedication to capturing the unique terroir of the Cape winelands. The soils of the farm, coupled with the cool maritime climate of the area, gives the wines produced here a distinctive nose and pallet, much beloved by connoisseurs.

At the heart of Leeu Passant's portfolio, is the historical revival of old Cape-style wines, illuminating a fascinating slice of South African viticultural history. Their red wines are, bold, flavourful, echoing the robustness of the Cape itself and their top-end Leeu Passant Dry Red is a stand-out, offering depth, complexity and staying power,

The white wines shouldn’t be underestimated however. The Struwig Chenin Blanc and the Leeu Passant Chardonnay each possess a grace and subtlety that is sure to lure in even the most discerning drinkers.

Leeu Passant also boasts a stunning tasting room, designed with mineral tones and an organic feel that mirrors the terroir of the vineyard. In this space, you're invited to taste wines, soak in panoramic views and appreciate the layered sensory experience offered by the estate.

Beyond its wines, the winery holds sustainability as a core ethos. Leeu Passant strives to operate as a self-sustaining estate, implementing water recycling methods, solar power, and biodynamic farming practices.

Visiting Leeu Passant winery is a journey through history, culture and the natural wonder of South Africa’s terroir. It is and experience that will excite your senses, ignite your imagination and perhaps give you a new adoration for the art of winemaking.

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