Leopard's Leap Pardus by Hein Koegelenberg 2022

Leopard’s Leap is one of the leading estates in the heart of Franschhoek, South Africa. It is owned by Hein Koegelenberg, who as winemaker is also responsible for high-quality wines at Château La Motte.

At Leopard’s Leap, he vinifies first-class wines that offer an accessible introduction to the world of South African wine. This accessibility, combined with high quality, has made the estate internationally known. The atmosphere at the winery is young and fresh, just like the wines themselves.

With the same passion the team brings to good wine, it is also committed to nature conservation. The surroundings of Leopard’s Leap are home to the graceful Cape mountain leopards. To help keep it that way, the estate is dedicated to preserving the natural population of these animals and supports the work of the Cape Leopard Trust.

The Western Cape wine region is the heart of South African viticulture and home to many of the country’s finest estates. Cool, Atlantic-influenced coastal sites meet sun-drenched inland slopes – ideal for elegant yet powerful premium wines. Important origins such as Stellenbosch, Paarl, Swartland and Walker Bay produce highly distinctive styles: from mineral Chenin Blancs and fresh Sauvignon Blancs to barrel-aged Chardonnay, complex Bordeaux blends, Shiraz and Pinotage. Old bush vines, diverse soils such as granite, schist and sandstone, and sustainable viticulture shape the individual signature of the producers. Thanks to the moderate climate, the grapes ripen slowly while retaining freshness and aromatic depth – a hallmark of the best Western Cape wines. For explorers, the region offers a fascinating spectrum from precise terroir wines to iconic collector’s bottles.