La Motte
 | Established in 1695, La Motte is situated in South Africa's picturesque Franschhoek Valley. In 1970 the industrialist Dr Anton Rupert bought the property with the aim of establishing a premium wine-producing enterprise. The vineyards were progressively replanted with noble cultivars, and an impressive modern cellar complex reflecting the innovative spirit was built. Dr Rupert’s daughter, Hanneli, who is one of South Africa’s leading mezzo-sopranos, now owns the estate. Her husband Hein Koegelenberg, assisted by viticulturist Pietie le Roux and cellar master Edmund Terblanche, heads the winemaking team. |
The vineyards are comprised of 108 hectares situated 200 metres above sea level and facing north-south. The climate at La Motte is gentler and more moderate than that of other wine producing areas in the Cape.
Frequent early morning mists and cooling summer breezes provide perfect conditions for long and slow ripening of the grapes. The grapes benefit from various oil types ranging from Hutton on the slopes of the Wemmershoek Mountains to more sandy duplex soil in the centre of the farm and alluvial soil along the Franschhoek River.
La Motte is now well established as a producers of high quality, premium wines, and have received awards and accolades in both South Africa and in international markets
To find out more about La Motte visit their website at www.la-motte.com
Wines
- La Motte Cabernet Sauvignon
A bouquet of ripe blackberry with tobacco aroma and good mid-palate concentration. Prominent dark chocolate and earthy mushroom flavours. Deep colour.
''cedar coolness, dark choc richness, touches roast beef... pleasantly plump, with dry savoury finish'' ***/* JOHN PLATTER GUIDE 05
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Decanter Magazine, March 2006 ()
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- La Motte Chardonnay
Beautiful citrus flavours with a rich creamy aftertaste overlaid with smooth vanilla oak. Full style with an exceptionally long finish. Will age well.
'Smooth, ripe and well-balanced.Rich, tropical fruit and a buttery hint' Susy Atkins, Delicious Magazine, June 2005
2004 Vintage won SILVER at 2006 Decanter world Wine Awards in London
2004 Vintage won BRONZE at 2006 International Wine and Spirit Competition, London
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- La Motte Millennium
Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. A deep crimson colour and well balanced. Mineral flavours and complex bouquet of blackberries, chocolate and peppery spice. Highly concentrated with soft tannins and a lingering aftertaste. Good ageing potential.
''class evident from first sniff — fine oak, cedar, hints tobacco & cassis richness. Gorgeous deep-pile velvet entry, rounded fruit, then savoury bite of oak & dry fruity finish with brush tannin — appeal is both sensual & cerebral'' ****JOHN PLATTER GUIDE 05
2002 Vintage win BRONZE at 2006 Decanter World Wine Awards
2003 Vintage won BRONZE medal at 2006 International Wines and Spirits Competition, London
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- La Motte Organic Sauvignon Blanc
A crisp and vibrant Sauvignon with fresh gooseberry fruit, hints of tropical fruit laced with zesty lime
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- La Motte Sauvignon Blanc
Lovely tropical fruit flavours, with fig and green pepper. Full-bodied with lingering aftertaste; fresh and fruity.
''delicious, manages balancing act of ‘fresh & lively’ with elegance. Bracing thread of zesty, lime acidity offsets smooth texture & tropical notes '' ***/* JOHN PLATTER GUIDE 2005
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- La Motte Shiraz
Full-bodied with deep violet colour and classic spicy flavours. Long, impressive finish of soft, ripe tannins. Very good ageing potential.
''Admirably enjoyable Cape fixture...entices with redcurrant, roast beef & whiff sweet vanilla; subtly & sensuously caressing fruit, slight savouriness, lingering finish. Ripe...but elegant '' **** JOHN PLATTER GUIDE 2005
2003 Vintage won SILVER at 2006 Decanter World Wine Awards, London and BRONZE at 2006 International Wine and Spirits Competion, London
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- La Motte Shiraz Viognier
Smooth yet powerful red with dense rich blackberry fruit, hints of cherry and violets. Long and satisfying with elegantly fine tannins
2004 Vintage Pierneef Shiraz Viognier won BRONZE at the 2006 International Wine and Spirit Competition, London and also BRONZE at the 2006 Decanter World Wine Awards, London.
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The Independent (Anthony Rose)
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The Independant Magazine (Anthony Rose)
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