{"id":88143,"date":"2021-12-09T13:55:06","date_gmt":"2021-12-09T13:55:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/?p=88143"},"modified":"2021-12-09T13:55:06","modified_gmt":"2021-12-09T13:55:06","slug":"la-motte-releases-the-2020-vintage-of-its-acclaimed-chardonnay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/la-motte-releases-the-2020-vintage-of-its-acclaimed-chardonnay\/","title":{"rendered":"La Motte Releases the 2020 Vintage of its Acclaimed Chardonnay"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Just in time for the festive season, La Motte is releasing the 2020 vintage of its acclaimed Chardonnay &#8211; one of the most versatile white wines for summer celebrations and special occasions.<\/p>\n<h4>Making 2020 La Motte Chardonnay<\/h4>\n<p>Made exclusively from grapes grown on the estate, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-motte.com\/collections\/buy-wine-online\/products\/2020-la-motte-chardonnay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2020 La Motte Chardonnay<\/a> stays true to the classic style it is renowned for. The vineyards have a natural low yield and grapes were hand-picked at different dates to ensure complexity and interest. Initial fermentation took place in the tank after which two thirds of the wine continued fermentation as well as Malolactic fermentation in 300-litre French oak barrels.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The wine was also matured in French oak barrels (20% new oak) for 12 months. 6 600 cases of 6 x 750 ml were bottled on the estate during June 2021.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h4>A Taste of Summer<\/h4>\n<p>With beautiful fruity nectarine and refreshing citrus blossom on the nose, the elegant character of this Chardonnay has a subtle richness and oak-derived flavours of cashew and freshly baked bread. The palate is polished with a delicious follow-through, a lively length and a refreshing finish.<\/p>\n<div class=\"rir-row\"><div class=\"rir-cols-2\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/La-Motte_2020-La-Motte-Chardonnay-4x6-1.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"rir-cols-2\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/La-Motte_2020-La-Motte-Chardonnay-bottle-4x6-1.jpg\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n<blockquote><p>With ample freshness for summer, the 2020 La Motte Chardonnay\u2019s beautiful balance and complexity also ensure it to be an exceptional partner on the dinner table.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Its velvety undertones and elegant character make it the ultimate choice with seafood \u2013 from luxurious caviar, crayfish and p\u00e2t\u00e9 to the simplicity of mussels. A classic option with creamy cheese and egg dishes such as quiche and souffl\u00e9, it also complements subtle spice and the richness of pork belly. It could be the highlight of your festive table!<\/p>\n<h4>Try these Recipes<\/h4>\n<div class=\"rir-row\"><div class=\"rir-cols-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/recipe\/pork-belly-porchetta-roasted-pears-fennel\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Porchetta-4x6.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"rir-cols-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/recipe\/west-coast-mussels-with-apple-and-cider\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/West-Coast-Mussels.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<h4>Rich Pork Belly Porchetta with Crispy Crackling<\/h4>\n<p>This porchetta is everything that\u2019s good about food all rolled into one crispy, herby, succulent flavour bomb.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/recipe\/pork-belly-porchetta-roasted-pears-fennel\/\">Get the Recipe<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>West Coast Mussels<\/h4>\n<p>Simple mussels that require crusty bread to mop up that sauce.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/recipe\/west-coast-mussels-with-apple-and-cider\/\">Get the recipe<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>The 2020 La Motte Chardonnay is available <a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-motte.com\/collections\/buy-wine-online\/products\/2020-la-motte-chardonnay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online<\/a> or at the cellar door for R149 per bottle.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"WordSection1\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-motte.com\/collections\/buy-wine-online\/products\/2021-rose-vin-de-joie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lamotte.com<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lamottewine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LaMotteWine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LaMottewine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Just in time for the festive season, La Motte is releasing the 2020 vintage of its acclaimed Chardonnay &#8211; one of the most versatile white wines for summer celebrations and special occasions. Making 2020 La Motte Chardonnay Made exclusively from grapes grown on the estate, the 2020 La Motte Chardonnay stays true to the classic style it is renowned for. The vineyards have a natural low yield and grapes were hand-picked at different dates to ensure complexity and interest. 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