It's no secret that La Motte has been one of my favourite wine estates for quite some time. And every visit back to this Franschhoek based estate is a reminder of what a gem it really is.
Early morning arrival just as the sun peaks out over the mountains & onto the vineyards & the magnificent Wine Bearer, is something to experience & see for yourself. The colours of the light on the grass & in between the vines will have you staring a little longer than you'd expect.
What better way than with a glass of really good MCC? The La Motte Vintage MCC is something special, & already, just the bottle shows that. A gorgeous fresh wine with a delicate mousse with aromas of nuts & ripe fleshy pears.
It's here in the beautiful tasting room where you will get to sample the wide variety of award winning wines in style. What I really loved about this visit was the very well-informed wine ambassador that was on hand throughout the entire tasting to guide us & tell us more about the estate & the original works of art by SA artist Jacob Hendrik Pierneef that adorn the walls of the tasting room.
The current vintage tasting is definitely the one to opt in here for. You'll be taken on a bit of a journey of the wines on offer at La Motte, from their Sauvignon Blanc to their Syrah.
An additional add on, which I highly recommend, is tasting of the Hanneli R. Named after Hanneli Rupert, this is a complex Syrah based blend that has spent 40 months of oak barrel maturation. (That alone already tells you that this is something really unique & exactly what #WineRoutingWithLloyd has been looking for.)
There are cellar tours available per reservation, where you will be guided through the cellars.
Also on the property is the La Motte Museum. Where you will find the history of the estate, family & some renowned artists from around the world. If you are lucky enough, you may find Sculptor - Toby Megaw at work on a new addition to the exhibition. Sitting there watching him work & chatting to him is mesmerizing to say the least.
If art is your thing, then there is a Sculpture Walk where you are taken around the gardens & shown a selection of sculptures & explained how they fit into the La Motte history.
Again, just look at the sheer natural beauty as the sun rises & warms you up. If you can't decide on what estate to visit in Franschhoek, let me make up your decision & go with La Motte. You won't regret it.
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