Leeu Passant Radicales Libres 2019
- Leeu Passant
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Helderberg-Stellenbosch
- Chardonnay
€95.00*
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Discover the expressive Leeu Passant Radicales Libres 2019, characterized by a captivating bouquet of lemon, orange, and nectarine, with an intriguing hint of rancio that signifies wines matured under sunlight, developing unique flavors and colors. The wine displays profound depth on the palate while maintaining a refreshing energy. It is impressively detailed, with a spicy finish suggesting mild tannins. This focused Chardonnay reveals flavors reminiscent of warm crêpes drizzled with fresh lemon juice, accompanied by notes of green almonds and saffron. Hailing from the elevated stony slopes of Helderberg Mountain, near the cooling Atlantic currents of False Bay, it flourishes at 400 meters above sea level, benefiting from maritime breezes.
Grapes sourced from Barrydale in the Klein Karoo. Aged for 60 months in used barriques. Inspired by oxidatively matured white wines worldwide, Radicales Libres is crafted from Chardonnay harvested at optimal ripeness, followed by fermentation and extended aging (up to five years) in barrel.
| Alcohol % Vol: | 14 |
|---|---|
| acidity [g/l]: | 7.5 |
| age restriction: | from 16 years |
| allergens: | contains sulfite |
| body / style: | full bodied |
| bottle closure: | cork |
| bottle size [liter]: | 0,75 |
| country of origin: | South Africa |
| grape varietals: | Chardonnay |
| main grape varietal: | Chardonnay |
| optimal drinking window (under ideal storage conditions): | 2030 |
| pH value: | 3.25 |
| ratings: | John Platter 5 Sterne, Tim Atkin 97/100 |
| residual sugar: | 1.10 |
| serving temperature: | 8-10 |
| single varietal / blend: | mono varietal |
| vinification and maturation: | wooden barrel |
| vintage: | 2019 |
| winemaker: | Andrea Mullineux, Chris Mullineux |
| wine region: | Helderberg-Stellenbosch |
| wine style: | dry |
| wine type: | White wine |
- John Platter: 5 stars / 96 points
- Tim Atkin 2025: 97 points
- 2018 - John Platter: 4.5 stars
- 2018 - Tim Atkin 2024: 96 points
- 2018 - Winemagazine South Africa 2024: 95 points
| Legal drinking age | 16 |
|---|---|
| Grape varietals | Chardonnay |
| Serving temperature [°C] | 8-10 °C |
| Storable up to (at perfect conditions) | 2030 |
| Winemaker | Andrea Mullineux, Chris Mullineux |
| Nutrition allergens | enthält Sulfite |
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| Alcohol concentration [Vol%]: | 14 |
|---|---|
| Residual sugar [g/l] | 1.1 |
| pH-value | 3.25 |
| Acid content [g/l] | 7.5 |