2019 Mullineux Cabernet Sauvignon Leeu Passant
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Aged for 20 month in French oak (30% new). Green, leafy nose. Very much the cooler side of Cabernet, with the firm structure to match. Tangy acid, lots of aromatic, acetic-edged character. Floral as well. The tannin is quite formidable and this should reward cellaring. (RH)
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Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
Neal Martin
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Even more herbaceous than the 2018, the 2019 Leeu Passant Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon is savory and has a compact frame, dusty red cherry aromas, hints of sweet red bell pepper, notions of wild herbs and a dusty minerality. Medium to full-bodied, the wine compresses on the palate with a food-friendly expression that is slightly more open-knit than the previous vintage, followed by somewhat drying tannins, graphite elements and a rocky essence.
The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon has a very earthy nose, peppermint and rooibos intertwining with the red berry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied and fresh, with a supple opening and fine acidity. I am seeking a little more structure and grip toward the austere finish.
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Chris and Andrea Mullineux were at the forefront of South Africa’s new-wave movement and are now one of the country’s most established names. Alongside the Swartland project that made their name, they make wines in Franschhoek under the Leeu Passant name – a tribute to South Africa’s vinous past.