{"product_id":"2022-leeu-passant-stellenbosch-cabernet-sauvignon-stellenbosch","title":"2022 Leeu Passant Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch","description":"\u003cp\u003e Leeu Passant 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2022 Leeu Passant Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon is a superbly sculpted, classically framed South African Cabernet—dense yet poised, with that unmistakable Leeu Passant polish. The 2022 vintage brings purity, freshness, and beautifully layered structure, making it one of the most refined Cabernets from the Cape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAromatics - A deep, focused nose with both power and precision: Blackcurrant, cassis, and mulberry. Black cherry and a hint of blueberry skin. Cedar, pencil shavings, and tobacco leaf. Subtle dried herbs, bay leaf, and fynbos. A graphite‑like mineral edge that feels very Left Bank. The perfume is dark, cool, and quietly complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePalate - The palate is structured, elegant, and beautifully balanced: Medium‑plus body with concentrated but not heavy fruit. Core flavours of cassis, plum, and black cherry. Fine, firm tannins—polished but authoritative. Bright acidity giving lift and drive. Layers of cedar, cocoa nib, dried herbs, and crushed rock. A long, savoury, mineral finish with classic Cabernet dryness. It’s a wine that marries New World clarity with Old World restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStyle \u0026amp; Winemaking Character - Leeu Passant’s approach emphasises: Old‑vine fruit from top Stellenbosch sites. Gentle extraction for purity and finesse. Judicious oak—supportive, never dominant. A style that nods to Bordeaux but remains distinctly Cape in its herbal, mineral nuance. The result is a Cabernet that feels timeless rather than trendy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"M\u0026M Personal Vintners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51536755753281,"sku":null,"price":47.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/3736\/5313\/files\/2022-leeu-passant-stellenbosch-cabernet-sauvignon-stellenbosch.jpg?v=1774514075","url":"https:\/\/www.mikeoldfieldwines.co.uk\/products\/2022-leeu-passant-stellenbosch-cabernet-sauvignon-stellenbosch","provider":"M\u0026M Personal Vintners","version":"1.0","type":"link"}