Pour this cold and the first sip basically wakes your mouth up. Gooseberry, a squeeze of lemon, green apple and a little burst of passion fruit, all wrapped in a clean, dry finish that leaves you reaching for the next sip. It's the bottle you want when the evening's warm, the company's good, and you fancy something bright instead of heavy. La Motte is one of South Africa's serious old estates, so you're getting real polish here, not just a cheerful gulp.
Stick your nose in and it's all Cape gooseberry, fresh-cut green apple and ripe lemon, with a tropical lift of pineapple and passion fruit behind it. The palate follows through: zippy and mouth-watering, properly dry (only 3g of sugar per litre, so no sweetness), with a lively acidity that keeps everything crisp. There's a touch more weight than you'd expect, thanks to a splash of Semillon and some time resting on the lees, so it feels rounded rather than thin. The finish is long, clean and leaves your mouth watering for the next pour.
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La Motte sits in the Franschhoek Valley, a stunning corner of South Africa's Cape Winelands first farmed back in 1695 by French Huguenot settlers (the name itself is borrowed from France). It's an estate with serious history and, these days, serious standards, owned by the Rupert family. For this 2021, the grapes were actually pulled from three different Cape regions, mostly Stellenbosch with bits of Franschhoek and the cooler Cape South Coast, then cold-fermented gently to lock in all that fresh fruit.
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- What is the price of La Motte Sauvignon Blanc 750ml. 2021?
La Motte Sauvignon Blanc 750ml. 2021 is KSh 3,249 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does La Motte Sauvignon Blanc 2021 taste like?
Bright and dry, with Cape gooseberry, green apple, ripe lemon and a tropical hit of pineapple and passion fruit. Crisp, fresh acidity and a clean, lingering finish.
- What is the ABV of La Motte Sauvignon Blanc 2021?
It's 12.5% ABV, easy-going for a white wine. The bottle is the standard 750ml.
- Is it sweet or dry?
Bone dry. There's only about 3 grams of sugar per litre, so what you taste is fruit, not sweetness.
- How should I serve it?
Well chilled, around 8 to 10°C, in an ordinary white wine glass. No ice or mixer needed. It's lovely on its own as an aperitif.
- What food pairs with La Motte Sauvignon Blanc 2021?
Seafood is the natural match, think grilled prawns, oysters or fried fish. It also handles goat's cheese, light pastas and spicy Thai or Chinese dishes really well.
- Where is La Motte Sauvignon Blanc from?
From the historic La Motte estate in the Franschhoek Valley, South Africa. The 2021 blends fruit from Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and the Cape South Coast, with a small dash of Semillon.
La Motte Sauvignon Blanc 750ml. 2021
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La Motte Sauvignon Blanc 750ml. 2021 price in Kenya
Buy La Motte Sauvignon Blanc 750ml. 2021 online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 3,249. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.