Merlot 2024
Merlot 2024
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Leopards Leap — Merlot 2024
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Winery Leopard's Leap
Leopard's Leap is a modern Winery in the renowned wine region of Franschhoek in South Africa. Founded in 2000 by entrepreneur Hein Koegelenberg, it now stands for accessible, high-quality wines with an international appeal.
In 2012, the stylish Tasting Centre was opened, offering visitors a comprehensive culinary experience – including wine tastings, cooking demonstrations, and regionally inspired cuisine.
The Winery is particularly committed to conservation: with the support of the Cape Leopard Trust, Leopard's Leap actively works to protect the endangered Cape mountain leopard.
Tasting notes
The Leopard's Leap Classic Merlot shows an intense red color and entices with an aromatic bouquet of ripe red fruit, like cherries and plums, paired with a hint of spices and Chocolate. On the palate, it is full-bodied, with a balanced tannin structure and a pleasant freshness that gives it good longevity. The finish is soft and silky, with a subtle aftertaste of fruit and oak.
Grape Variety
Chenin Blanc is a widely cultivated, old white wine grape variety that has been grown in France (in Anjou – Touraine) since the 9th century. Compared to other white wine grape varieties, this variety is very productive. This leads to a very high quality of the white wine when reduced on the vine.
In South Africa, Chenin Blanc is the most widely grown white wine grape variety. The reason for this is primarily the very high diversity. For example, there are "wild-growing" vines (so-called Bush Vines) that are usually not irrigated. For this reason, the vines penetrate very deep into the ground with their roots to reach water. These Chenin Blancs therefore have a stronger depth and complexity.
The grape variety can also be aged very fresh and fruity in stainless steel tanks, developing into a very nice summer wine. Through the Aged in oak barrels, one obtains very complex and full-bodied white wines. The aromas of Chenin Blanc wines range from peach, apricot, and tropical fruits to honey and melon.