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2020 La Motte Syrah
2020 La Motte Syrah

2020 La Motte Syrah

R 200.00 Other Vintages

La Motte Syrah red wine is a true expression of its Franschhoek terroir where micro-climates from the mountain slopes and valley floors add complexity to the wine’s elegant character. Syrah wine from Franschhoek contains a natural fruitiness that includes red berries and mulberry, while a small percentage Durif provides colour, plum fruit and texture.

The full-bodied character of this wine harmonises perfectly with rich, flavourful dishes, grilled foods (including grilled vegetables), game (particularly those incorporating stewed fruit and sweet aromatic spice component), peppercorncrusted steaks and barbecued meat in a sticky, sweet sauce. The wine's abundant fruit also latches on to the sweetness in jellies, chutneys and berry sauces.

Also available in a magnum (1.5L) size

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All the grapes for this wine originate from La Motte in the Franschhoek area.

Although the growing season saw less rain than average, the winter was cold and conditions in the vineyards were positive and ensured even bunch development. Mild summer temperatures without heat waves ensured exceptional flavour development. Yields were higher than in 2019, resulting in acidity being slightly lower than the previous vintage.

The Syrah vineyards at La Motte Wine Estate are between 10 and 30 years old and are spread over different blocks with varying soil profiles. The vineyard blocks are situated between 200 and 300 meters above sea level. The soil is of sandstone and granite origin and varies from a heavier texture along the slopes to a sandy, well-drained texture in the valley. All the vineyards are trellised. Different clones and microclimates on the estate lend varying characteristics to the wine.

Grapes were picked ripe, but still firm. They were cooled overnight, before 100% destemming and the whole berries were placed into stainless steel tanks. Selected yeast were added immediately and fermentation was at between 24 and 28 degrees Celsius. Tanks were pumped over twice daily, with good aeration. To promote elegance and soft extraction, most of the tanks were pressed before fermentation had been completed. The wine was matured in 300-litre French oak barrels for 24 months, 100% of which were new. To enhance colour and extraction 10% Durif was add- ed. The wine was bottled in June 2022 and 5000 cartons (6 x 750 ml) and 1000 magnums were released as 2020 La Motte Syrah.

Only the best batches from this already small vintage were selected for the 2020 La Motte Syrah production. Due to Covid, the bottling for this vintage was delayed, and the wine spent 24 months in the barrel, compared to the usual 14 month barrel maturation period for this wine. The meticulous selection and additional barrel maturation resulted in a wine with exceptional depth and complexity. A beautiful balance of oak and fruit sees the intense blackberry fruit complemented by cigar and coffee flavours as well as prominent nutmeg and aniseed. The palate is quite restrained with finesse on the finish. The 2020 La Motte Syrah promises exceptional maturation and even more complexity over the next 15 years.

Alcohol 13,83% Vol
Residual sugar 2,8 g/l
Total acid 6,0 g/l
pH 3,39

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