Leeu PassantOld Vines `Basson` Wellington Cinsault 2018

Product code: 17634
£47.70 inc VAT
£286.20 / case of 6
South Africa
Red Wine from
Western Cape, South Africa
Country
Country: South Africa
Region
Region: Western Cape
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Wellington
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Leeu Passant
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Andrea Mullineux
Grape
Grape: Cinsault
Grape: 100% Cinsault
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Country
Country: South Africa
Region
Region: Western Cape
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Wellington
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Leeu Passant
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Andrea Mullineux
Grape
Grape: Cinsault
Grape: 100% Cinsault

Product Notes

The Leeu Passant Old Vines `Basson` Wellington Cinsault Wine is a distinguished vintage hailing from the precious old vines of Wellington, South Africa. This wine mesmerises with its vibrant, ruby-red hue, hinting at the tantalising taste adventure that awaits within. Savour a rich, elegant and complex bouquet of ripe cherries, delicate strawberries with spicy undertones. On the palate, one discovers a red wine full of grace and subtlety, striking a balance between fruit, acidity and powerful tannins. Perfect when paired with a hearty meal, it is an unmissable addition to any sommelier's collection. A unique wine, a taste of history itself.

Tasting Notes

This aromatic wine has an alluring and complex nose which opens with notes of roses, cranberries, cherries, spice and a hint of thyme. The palate is fresh and silky in texture, with notes of orange peel, rhubarb, maraschino cherries, pink peppercorns and cloves. Fine tannins give great structure and an enticing mouthfeel to the wine.

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.

https://mlfwines.com/leeupassant

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