Leasingham Classic Clare Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
The Leasingham Classic Clare Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 is a premium, robust red wine from the Clare Valley.
It is only produced in exceptional vintages to maintain the high standards of the "Classic Clare" range.
Tasting Profile & Characteristics
According to experts from the Wine Companion and Langton's, the wine features:
Bouquet: Intense aromas of blackcurrant (cassis), dark chocolate, and the signature Clare Valley "choc-mint".
Palate: Layers of plums, blackberries, and mulberries balanced by savory notes of bay leaf, thyme, and black olive.
Structure: Maturation for 16 months in French oak barriques provides fine velvety tannins and a long, persistent finish.
Cellaring: This is a long-term aging wine; experts suggest it will continue to improve until 2031–2041.