The Le Lude Cuvée Club
Le Lude stands as a beacon of refined taste and exceptional craftsmanship. For those who appreciate the art of celebration and the allure of exquisite Cap Classique, there’s an invitation waiting – an invitation to …
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The Results of the Tim Atkin South Africa 2023 Report
Renowned oenology expert and Master of Wine, Tim Atkin, has unveiled his annual South Africa Report, featuring our exceptional Le Lude Brut Reserve 2014 with a distinguished rating of 93 points. Equally impressive is our …
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The Art of Olive Oil at Le Lude
Olive oil, a liquid gold that has graced the culinary world for centuries, stands as a testament to the harmonious fusion of tradition and craftsmanship. From handpicking olives to the cold pressing process, the journey …
Rediscover a little bit of life at Lily Pond House
“Winter is a time of withdrawing from the world, maximising scant resources… and vanishing from sight; but that’s where the transformation occurs” – Katherine May Winter is a time of hibernation, contemplation and reflection. Whilst …
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Another trip around the sun with Orangerie
Our Tasting Room remains open, but Orangerie is closing for its annual monthly sabbatical in June. So, it’s been yet another trip around the sun with Chef Nicolene. For our new readership, Orangerie was recently …
Harvest 2023
After 12 harvests, we continue to love this magical time of year and the promise of a new vintage. The second week of January brought a drastic change in weather and a severe heat wave …
Le Lude excels at the annual South Africa Special Report by Tim Atkin
Le Lude is delighted to announce that British Master of Wine, Tim Atkin, has named Le Lude’s Venus Brut Nature 2014 as “Sparkling Wine Discovery of the Year” in his South Africa Special Report 2022. …
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Le Lude awarded best Cap Classique
We are elated to announce that Le Lude has received the highest score for a South African Cap Classique at the 2022 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA). Our Le Lude Reserve Brut 2013 received Gold …
Le Lude a proud sponsor of the inaugural Franschhoek Chamber Music Festival
The town of Franschhoek is in a frenzy to host the town’s first four-day chamber music festival at the end of February, which promises to be a world-class event. We want to involve the whole …
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Autumn Special at Lily Pond House
Lily Pond House is situated at the foot-end of Le Lude Estate and offers the opportunity to enjoy a winelands getaway in complete privacy. The villa has two spacious en-suite double rooms, a fully fitted …