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The Festive Season and Summer Holidays have truly arrived and we are excited about welcoming many old and new friends to La Motte. Please note that we are closed from 24 to 26 December to allow our staff a Family Christmas, but we have extended our regular hours in order to host you to all...

Festive gifting should bring joy. For the receiver and the giver. Make planning and shopping easy and take the angst out of the end of the year rush with La Motte’s unique, beautifully curated and well-considered festive gift ideas. Visit us on the estate to browse at leisure or shop from the comfort of your...

The La Motte Bakery brings you the most unique holiday treat, the most elegant of festive desserts and the most original gift idea of the festive season. L'Etoile: (French: [letwal], The Star)  This star-shaped bread baked using a sweet sourdough method is abundantly festive and decadently rich and fragrant, but also elegant in its modern simplicity and delicate in...

We are fortunate to be spoiled for choice when it comes to delicious wine, but sometimes the selection can be overwhelming when you want to plan a special food and wine occasion.  This festive season, we suggest you stick to the La Motte Festive Four! From the La Motte Reserve Selection, they are the most...

Serves 4 | Perfect with La Motte Cabernet Sauvignon You won’t find an easier or more flavourful duck than this one. Preparation takes just a few minutes — then the oven does all the work while you set the table or open the wine. The duck roasts slowly until the meat is tender and the...

Serves 6-8 | Perfect with La Motte Syrah There’s something timeless about slow-roasted lamb — that moment when the kitchen fills with rich, caramelised aromas, and the meat falls apart at the touch of a fork. This version is brightened with the citrusy perfume of blood oranges, balanced with earthy rosemary and fresh mint. It’s...

Serves 6-8 | Perfect with La Motte Chardonnay There’s something truly comforting about gathering around a table and pulling apart a warm, golden loaf filled with oozing Brie, sweet roasted grapes, and rich, caramelised onions. This is a showstopper of a tear-and-share bread — indulgent, rustic, and wonderfully balanced. The creamy, buttery notes of La...

Serves one large Bundt | Perfect with La Motte Reserve MCC Brut This Spice Bundt Cake is pure comfort dressed in celebration - softly spiced, tender, and crowned with clouds of silky Swiss meringue. The flavours of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove bring warmth and nostalgia, while the light meringue adds a touch of sophistication and...

With La Motte introducing its reimagined experience at its historic Franschhoek property, there are plenty more reasons for guests to celebrate. Whether enjoying a food, wine, art or music experience, a glass of beautiful South African Cap Classique, always add a special touch to the occasion. We are therefore delighted to introduce a beautiful new...

L’Ami Family Brasserie invites you to enjoy its delicious new Easy Friday Menu!  Additional to the regular L’Ami offering, the Easy Friday menu will be available for both lunch and dinner and offers the perfect option for those end-of-the-week business meetings. It might also become a lovely new Friday night tradition for friends and family!...