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CURRENT VINTAGES
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La Motte Chardonnay 2002
This wine shows a beautiful balance between wood flavours and the flavours of dried orange peel and peanuts. It is round and silky-soft on the palate, with a lingering fresh sensation in the aftertaste.
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La Motte Shiraz 2002
4 star rating in the Wine magazine Tops at Spar Shiraz Challenge 2004,
Gold medal at 2004 Mundus Vini wine awards, Fairbairn Capital Trophy Wine Show 2004 - Bronze
Aniseed, black currant and violet on the nose. The palate shows additional black olive and bay leaf flavours. More savoury than fruity, this deep ruby coloured wine has a medium to full-bodied palate, with a mouth-filling peppery finish. |
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La Motte Millenium 1999
Veritas 2003 - Silver
The wine has a deep crimson colour and is concentrated, with soft, ripe tannins. Bouquet of dark chocolate and truffles. Lingering aftertaste. The classic claret. |
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La Motte Sauvignon Blanc 2003
Veritas 2003 - Bronze
A fine balance between tropical flavours such as litchi and pineapple and the greener aromas of green pepper and lemon grass. Velvety soft, though refreshing, with lingering gooseberry aftertaste. |
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La Motte Sauvignon Blanc 2002
Lovely tropical fruit flavours, with fig and green pepper. Full-bodied, with lingering aftertaste, fresh and prominently fruity. |
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OLD VINTAGES
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La Motte Cabernet Sauvignon 2002
The wine has a deep colour, with well-integrated ripe Cabernet Sauvignon and wood-ageing flavours. Tannins are soft and well-concentrated. There is an extraordinary mouthfeel and lingering aftertaste. |
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La Motte Cabernet Sauvignon 1999
Michelangelo International Wine Award 2002 - Silver
A bouquet of ripe blackberry, with tobacco aroma and good mid-palate concentration. Prominent dark chocolate and earthy mushroom flavours. Deep colour.
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La Motte Shiraz 2000
Full-bodied, with deep violet colour and classic spicy flavours. Long, impressive finish of soft, ripe tannins. |
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La Motte Millennium 1998
The wine has a deep crimson red colour and is extremely well balanced. Mineral flavours and complex bouquet of blackberries, chocolate and peppery spice. Highly concentrated, with soft tannins and a lingering after-taste. The classic Claret. |
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La Motte Cabernet Sauvignon 1997
With a bouquet of ripe fruit and blackberry and hints of chocolate on the palate, it is a well-structured classic with good ageing potential. The wine displays subtle tobacco and meaty flavours on aftertaste and, with its ripe tannins, has a long finish. |
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La Motte Millennium 1997
Veritas 2002 - Gold
The wine has a deep crimson red colour and is extremely well balanced. With its mineral flavours and complex bouquet of blackberries, chocolate and peppery spice, the finish is pleasing, with soft tannins and a lingering after-taste. The classic Claret. La Motte Millennium 1997 complements any sumptuous meal. This fine wine is best served with red meats, game, pot roasts, venison and noble, mature cheese.
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La Motte Limited Release Chardonnay 1998
La Motte Chardonnay is only made in exceptional years. This creamy Chardonnay with its bouquet of citrus and fresh almonds has a superb mid-palate of buttery vanilla and a lingering finish. Essentially a fine-food wine. Excellent with caviar, snails, carpaccio, pate, crayfish (Cape rock lobster), prawns, mussels, perlemoen (abalone) and creamy cheese.
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La Motte Blance Fumé 2000
Fresh style, with less wood than previous vintages. Beautiful figs and Sauvignon Blanc freshness on the after-taste, with ripe gooseberry and rich vanilla finish. Excellent food wine. Perfect companion to mussel soup, bouillabaisse, seafood and white-meat dishes. Also preferred to accompany red-meat courses. |
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La Motte Cabernet Sauvignon 1996
With a bouquet of ripe fruit and blackberry and hints of chocolate on the palate, it is a well-structured classic with good ageing potential. The wine displays subtle tobacco and meaty flavours on aftertaste and, with its ripe tannins, has a long finish. The 1996 La Motte Cabernet Sauvignon will complement any delectable meal and is the perfect companion to roast beef, venison, game as well as noble, strong cheese. |
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La Motte Sauvignon Blanc 2000
With fresh flavours of fig and green pepper this delicious wine is round and soft on the palate and it impresses with a long finish of pronounced freshness and crispy fruit. The 2000 La Motte Sauvignon Blanc is a delightful aperitif or the perfect companion to hors d’oeuvres, asparagus, mussels, oysters, asparagus, the famous Franschhoek salmon trout, seafood and chicken dishes. |
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La Motte Millenium 1999
The wine has a deep crimson red colour, highly concentrated with soft tannins. Mineral flavours and complex bouquet of blackberries chocolate and peppery spice. Good ageing potential. The classic Claret. |
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La Motte Shiraz 1997
Medium-bodied, with classic gamey aromas and concentrated fruit integrated with peppery spices. Long, impressive finish of soft, ripe tannins. The 1997 La Motte Shiraz is most enjoyable with venison, spicy pates, guinea fowl and roast beef or lamb. |
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La Motte Millennium 1996
A classic Claret. Deep crimson colour. Intense bouquet of blackcurrant and peppery spices. Exquisitely balanced with soft tannins. Impressive finish. Complements any sumptuous meal. Best served with red meats, roasts, venison and noble, mature cheese. |
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La Motte Sauvignon Blanc 1999
Excellent nose with hints of green figs and asparagus. Beautifully balanced with in-mouth flavours of full-ripe gooseberry as well as classic flinty aromas, the wine lingers with a pronounced freshness on its aftertaste. The 1999 La Motte Sauvignon Blanc is a delightful aperitif or the perfect companion to hors d’oeuvres, mussels, asparagus, the famous Franschhoek salmon trout, seafood and chicken dishes. |
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La Motte Sauvignon Blanc 1995
Light straw, bright greenish colour. The nose is forthcoming, aromatic and elegant with a medium to lighter bodied, fresh, appealing palate. Clean crisp finish. |
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La Motte Sauvignon Blanc 1995
Light straw, bright greenish colour. The nose is forthcoming, aromatic and elegant with a medium to lighter bodied, fresh, appealing palate. Clean crisp finish. |
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La Motte Millenium 1994
A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Plum red with golden rim. Captivating aromas of blackcurrant and plum supported by shades of rich French oak. Medium-bodied wine with fresh acidity backed by vibrant berry flavours and a refreshing aftertaste. |
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La Motte Shiraz 1994
Deep plum red. Rich ripe berry with cedar oak nuances in the background. Full-bodied yet velvety soft with subtle integrated oak flavours. |
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La Motte Cabernet Sauvignon 1990
Elegant wine, deep in colour and with pronounced cultivar character on the nose. Mineral, spice and tobacco melt into a superb ensemble of flavours with strong undertones of blackberry fruit. The wine will age well and, because of the soft ripeness of its tannins, will be drinkable earlier. |
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La Motte Shiraz 1998
The International Wine & Spirit Competition 2002 - Gold
Full-bodied, with classic gamey aromas and concentrated fruit integrated with peppery spices. Long, impressive finish of soft, ripe tannins. The 1998 La Motte Shiraz is most enjoyable with venison, spicy pates, guinea fowl and roast beef or lamb. |
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La Motte Sauvignon Blanc 2001
Fig and green pepper flavours on the palate. A memorable wine with pronounced freshness and a long, crispy-fruit finish. A delightful aperitif or perfect with snacks, asparagus, salmon, trout, seafood and chicken dishes. |
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La Motte Shiraz 1999
Michelangelo International Wine Award 2002 - Gold, The International Wine & Spirit Competition 2002 - Silver, The South African Trophy Wine Show 2002 - Bronze
Full-bodied, with deep violet colours and classic spicy flavours. Long, impressive finish of soft, ripe tannins. Very good ageing potential. The 1999 La Motte Shiraz is most enjoyable with venison, spicy pâté, guinea fowl and roast beef or lamb. |
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La Motte Shiraz 1999
Michelangelo International Wine Award 2002 - Gold, The International Wine & Spirit Competition 2002 - Silver, The South African Trophy Wine Show 2002 - Bronze
Full-bodied, with deep violet colours and classic spicy flavours. Long, impressive finish of soft, ripe tannins. Very good ageing potential. The 1999 La Motte Shiraz is most enjoyable with venison, spicy pâté, guinea fowl and roast beef or lamb. |
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La Motte Chardonnay 2000
SAA first class listing
Chardonnay of the 2000 vintage has beautiful flavours of citrus, with a rich and creamy after-taste. The style is full, with an exceptionally long finish. Essentially a fine-food wine. Excellent with caviar, snails, carpaccio, pâté, crayfish, (Cape rock lobster), prawns, langoustine, mussels, perlemoen (abalone) and creamy cheese. |
