Mullineux & Leeu

Kloof Street Swartland Rouge 2018 - Mullineux & Leeu 2018

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Format: 75 cl

-12%

20,13 €

Recommended price: 22,99 €

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Producer	Mullineux & Leeu
Name	Swartland Rouge
Variety	Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre
Vintage	2018
Gradation	14.5%
Format	75 cl
Aromatic profile	Red fruits, spices, earthy notes
Vinification method	Traditional fermentation in steel and wood
Region	Western Cape
Production area	Swartland
Country	South Africa
Type	Red wine
Aging	12 months
Type of cask	French oak barrels
Color	Intense ruby red
Serving temperature	16-18°C
Recommended consumption	Within 5-7 years
Pairing	Red meats, game, aged cheeses

Descrizione

The grapes used to produce this wine come from eight plots of sustainably cultivated vineyards, aged between 12 and 40 years.

After the harvest, the grapes are refrigerated in a cold storage room, and there they are destemmed into a tank; 25% of the bunches are pressed whole, while the remaining part is destemmed and crushed. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks occurs using indigenous yeasts, with temperatures never exceeding 28°C, and maceration lasts from 4 to 6 weeks. Subsequently, the wine completes malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels, where it ages for 11 months.

Each grape variety present in the blend of this wine contributes to its balance: Carignan brings freshness, Tinta Barocca adds tannins, Grenache provides fruit and character, and finally, Syrah harmoniously unites everything.

A very interesting and pleasant sip on the palate that offers pleasant spicy notes to the nose that blend perfectly with the aromas of black berry fruits. It is recommended to be consumed in combination with not too aged cheeses and meat-based dishes.

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Technical information

PRODUCER
Mullineux & Lion

YEAR
2018

NATION
South Africa

FORMAT
0.75L

TYPE
Red Stop

GRADATION
14,5%

GRAPE VARIETY
Baroque Ink 1% - Syrah 90% - Mourvèdre 1% - Grenache 2% - Cinsault 2% - Carignan 4%

TEMP MIN
16 °C

NAME
-

TEMP MAX
18 °C

REGION
Western Cape

COMBINATION
Meat - Cheese

PRODUCTION AREA
Western Cape

How to serve

Glass:

Large glass

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Serve at:

16-18°C

When to drink it:

This wine is good right away but you can age it for 3-5 years.

The Cellar: Mullineux & Leeu

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The winery

Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines – Winery in Western Cape

Discover the story and wines of Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines.

South African producer with two distinct identities: Mullineux, dedicated to the expressions of the Swartland (especially Chenin Blanc and Syrah), and Leeu Passant in Franschhoek, which interprets multi-regional wines inspired by the historic Cape.

Region: Western Cape

Country: Sudafrica

Founded: 2007

Grapes: Chenin Blanc, Syrah, Clairette Blanche, Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Semillon Gris, Verdelho, Grenache (rosso), Cinsault, Carignan, Mourvèdre, Tinta Barocca

An international benchmark for Swartland Chenin Blanc and Syrah. Two wineries: Mullineux and Leeu Passant Linea Single-Terroir, Old Vines White and Olerasay among the flagship labels Sustainable agricultural practices and the transition to regenerative approaches in the vineyard Frequently cited among the best South African wineries by international guides and magazines.

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Winery history

The estate grew out of the work of Chris and Andrea Mullineux: the Mullineux project is focused on high-quality production in the Swartland, while in 2013 the Mullineux family joined Analjit Singh to form Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines and establish the Leeu Passant winery at Leeu Estates in Franschhoek. The house has grown to become one of South Africa’s benchmarks for terroir-driven wines and for careful vineyard and cellar work.

Production philosophy

The approach focuses on expressing the terroir through sustainable farming and measured winemaking: wines that aim to reflect the soils and local clones, with natural fermentations and minimal use of additives and sulfites.

Terroir and vineyards

Production is based in two areas of the Western Cape: Roundstone Farm in the Riebeek Kasteel district, characterised by soils of shale, granite and iron-rich deposits; and Leeu Passant at Leeu Estates, Franschhoek, which produces multi-regional wines drawing on vineyards from different areas of the Cape.

Awards and recognitions

International recognition, including repeated mentions in Platter’s South African Wine Guide and inclusion in Wine & Spirits' Top 100 Wineries in recent years; individual international awards for the producers.