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La Motte Western Cape

'Vin De Joie' Rosé, 2025

750ml
Country of Origin: South Africa
In stock
$24
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Varietal Composition: Grenache (78%) Mourvèdre (15%) Shiraz (6%) Cinsault (1%)
RS: 1.5
Cellaring Potential: 1 - 3 years
ABV: 12.65%

Description

Salmon pink to onion skin in color, this rosé has a typical Mediterranean appearance. Slightly restrained but well-defined aromas of melon, grapefruit, and nectarine on the nose, with a hint of sweet candyfloss in the young wine. The palate is polished and juicy on entry, with medium acidity bringing freshness and length. A fresh nectarine aftertaste lingers.

Ratings/Accolades:
(2021) Gilbert and Galliard: Gold
(2021) John Platter: 4 Stars
The varieties and different blocks were picked and processed separately. The grapes were cooled overnight in a cold room to release as little color as possible at crush. The grapes were destemmed and immediately fed into a press where the free-run juice was drained upon arrival. Only the first 600 liters of juice per ton were used in the making of this wine. After settling, the wine was racked and cool fermented in a stainless-steel tank. The wine was then blended and stabilized before filtration and bottling. Only 4,000 six-bottle cases were produced.

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.

Flavor Profiles

melon

Melon

grapefruit

Grapefruit

nectarines

Nectarines

cotton candy

Cotton candy

In the cellar

About the Winery

Location

Western Cape, South Africa

Western Cape, South Africa

The Western Cape is South Africa's largest and most important wine-growing region, encompassing many of the country's most celebrated vineyard areas. Wines labeled "Western Cape" are typically crafted from grapes sourced across multiple regions, allowing winemakers to blend the unique characteristics of different terroirs into a single wine. From cool coastal vineyards influenced by the Atlantic Ocean to warmer inland valleys and mountain slopes, this diversity gives rise to wines of exceptional balance, complexity, and consistency. Explore our collection of Western Cape wines and discover the breadth, quality, and versatility that define South African winemaking.

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