Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts and Wine
Online-Only Auction, 27 August - 7 September 2020
Wine
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About this Item
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 Chateau Libertas and Rustenberg Dry Red. Their wines speak of South Africa’s heritage and bring the unique wines of the past into the future.
This lot consists of 3 bottles of Elandskloof 2015 and 3 bottles of Stellenbosch Chardonnay 2015.
Leeu Passant Stellenbosch Chardonnay 2015
In their search for special Chardonnay sites, Chris & Andrea fell in love with this exciting vineyard on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain. It has a Maritime Influence that leads to a clean, precise bouquet of citrus blossom, flint and salinity. The palate is packed with citrus zest and crushed shells and has a textured, vibrant and long finish. Only 3 360 bottles were produced of this their maiden vintage of this highly sought after wine.
Leeu Passant Elandskloof Chardonnay 2015
Chris & Andrea only ever produced 1 680 bottles of Chardonnay from this high altitude Kaaimansgat vineyard and this is a rare opportunity to secure a few bottles. It possesses a calm coolness, with stone fruit and lemon biscuits on the nose. The palate has a creamy, limey, citrus character with exotic spice notes and is full but balanced by a fresh, tight finish. This profound wine tastes as fresh and precise as it did on release and has many years ahead of it.
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