Leopard's Leap Western Cape

'Classic' Chenin Blanc, 2025

750ml
In stock: 21 bottles
$24
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Varietal Composition: Chenin Blanc (100%)
RS: 2.3
Cellaring Potential: 3 - 5 years
ABV: 13.39%

Description

Beautiful layers of sweet fresh melon & guava play on the nose, with subtle whiffs of jasmine and peach blossoms. Zesty summer melon with hints of white peaches follow through on the palate, finishing with a well-balanced crisp acidity.

A versatile, rewarding companion to a variety of dishes such as sushi, grilled chicken and fresh summer salads. Perfect for dishes containing that sweet and sour element. To be enjoyed with the Catch of the Day, blue skies and good company!
Grapes originate from the Paardeberg district near Paarl as well as the Swartland. Harvested at optimum ripeness of around 22.5° to 23° Balling, then destemmed, crushed and fermented at 13°C. Lees contact of three months has enhanced the mouthfeel and body, while promoting structure.

Winemaker: Eugene Van Zyl
Situated in South Africa’s prime Winelands area, Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards boasts comprehensive, modern premises, neighboring the town of Franschhoek, the gourmet capital of South Africa. Alongside its primary role as a wine producer, Leopard’s Leap has developed rapidly as a tourist destination with an attractive offering.

Visitors can get close to the values of the Leopard’s Leap brand and experience the Leopard’s Leap identity and principal passions – wine, food, conservation, and literature.

* Prior vintage described.

Flavor Profiles

melon

Melon

guava

Guava

jasmine

Jasmine

peaches

Peaches

In the cellar

About the Winery

Location

Western Cape, South Africa

Western Cape, South Africa

The Western Cape wine region encompasses a collection of smaller sub-regions, each benefiting from some of the world’s oldest soils, a Mediterranean climate, and refreshing coastal winds. When a wine is comprised of grapes sourced from various sub-regions and its origin isn’t tied to one specific area, it is categorized under the 'Western Cape' label. This expansive region is renowned for producing a wide variety of wines, each with a unique character shaped by the Cape’s exceptional terroir.