La Motte Western Cape

'La Famille' Sauvignon Blanc, 2025

750ml
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$26
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Varietal Composition: Sauvignon Blanc (100%)
RS: 3.6 g/l
Cellaring Potential: 3 - 5 years
ABV: 13.30%

Description

Fresh, vibrant and beautifully balanced, this Sauvignon Blanc is a showcase of precision and purity. Pale straw in color with a soft green glint, the nose bursts with tropical granadilla, lime zest and subtle herbal notes. On the palate, it’s medium-bodied and elegantly textured, with zippy natural acidity and a refined mineral finish that lingers. Crafted for versatility, this Western Cape white is a standout with seafood, creamy pastas, bold seasonings, and spicy Asian cuisine. It also pairs brilliantly with goat cheese or as a refreshing aperitif on its own. The wine’s balanced acidity and crisp freshness suggest impressive ageing potential—if you can resist drinking it now.
Crafted from grapes grown across Franschhoek, Stellenbosch, and the Cape South Coast, this Sauvignon Blanc reflects a season of ideal ripening after a record-breaking winter. Harvested between 18°–23° Balling for bright acidity and ripe flavor, it underwent cold, reductive fermentation and rested on fine lees for added complexity. A touch of Semillon brings balance and depth to this expressive vintage.

Winemaker: Edmund Terblanche
Situated in the beautiful Franschhoek Valley in South Africa’s Cape Winelands, La Motte is home to the finest wines, recognised internationally for exceptional quality. As much as there has been a dedication to producing top quality wine at La Motte, the estate has also shown a distinct responsibility towards uplifting and empowering its people, as well as environmentally sustainable farm practices. With its picturesque setting, traditional cuisine, and historic charm, La Motte offers an enchanting wine tourism experience for those who appreciate the finer things in life.

* Prior vintage described.

Flavor Profiles

granadilla

Granadilla

lime

Lime

mixed herbs

Mixed herbs

tropical fruit

Tropical fruit

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.