La Motte Wine Estate
Franschhoek, South Africa
- No.94 The World's 50 Best Vineyards 2025
Music runs through La Motte's veins. Nestled in the Western Cape's Franschhoek Valley, the estate, which is revered for its plush reds, is owned by Hanneli Rupert-Koegelenberg, one of South Africa's former leading mezzo-sopranos and the brains behind La Motte's packed programme of classical concerts. Offering the full Cape hospitality experience, the estate is home to an artisan bakery that opens out onto the garden, and a farm shop that sells lotions made from home‑grown lavender and cheese boards crafted from ash wood. Vinothèque tastings give you the chance to try old and rare back vintages of La Motte, while varietal-specific tastings hone in on one grape. Open-fire cooking is celebrated at L'Ami Family Brasserie, where you'll find juicy ribeye steaks with chimichurri on the menu, while creative space Ateljee shines a light on local artists via immersive installations and workshops. Don't leave without raiding La Motte's generously stocked pantry.
Key Information
- Opening times: Mon – Sun: 9:00 – 17:00
- Signature wine: La Motte Pierneef Syrah Viognier
- Wines produced: Red, White, Rosé, Sparkling
- Grape varieties: Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Grenache, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Semillon
- Cellar door
- Restaurant
- Hidden gems: Hiking trails, farm shop, bakery, food and wine pairing experiences, classical concerts, immersive art installations
- Time from airport: 1 hour from Cape Town International Airport -
- Visit La Motte Wine Estate's website
Location
R45, Main Road, Franschhoek, Franschhoek, Western Cape, 7690
