Our Vineyards

Framed by the grandeur of Paarl Rock and the dramatic rise of the Klein Drakenstein, the vineyards of La Luandière rest within a landscape defined by contrast — warm sunlight, cool mountain shadow, ancient soils and undulating elevations. In this corner of Paarl, a Mediterranean climate and a mosaic of granite, gravel, shale, sandstone, clay and loam allow each vineyard parcel to develop its own voice and identity.

Near the grazing fields, where the farm opens into a softer, more pastoral landscape, our Pinot Noir and one of our Pinotage parcels find their home. There is a gentleness to this part of La Luandière — open sky, grazing cattle, and a quieter rhythm to the land.

Our Pinot Noir, rooted in loamy sand, is shaped by a lighter soil that brings brightness, perfume and fine-textured elegance to the fruit. It is a natural setting for a variety that thrives on nuance and restraint.

Beside it, our Pinotage, planted in place of an earlier Merlot block, grows in sandy clay loam. Here, the soil lends a little more grounding and breadth, giving the wine depth, suppleness and quiet generosity while preserving freshness. Together, these parcels express the softer, more graceful side of the farm.

With its gaze fixed on Paarl Rock Mountain, this striking site is home to our Ruby Cabernet and second Pinotage parcel. The landscape here feels unmistakably Paarl — bold in scale, sunlit in character, and anchored by the quiet monumentality of the mountain.

Our Ruby Cabernet, grown in loamy sand, draws clarity and freshness from the soil, yielding fruit with brightness and a more refined line.

Alongside it lies our Pinotage, planted in place of an earlier Pinot Noir block and rooted in sandy clay loam. The greater density of this soil gives the variety its depth and presence, shaping a wine of warmth, structure and generous fruit. Together, these parcels capture both the strength of the mountain and the sunlit character of the valley below.

Beside the river and near the old manor house lies our treasured old-vine Chenin Blanc parcel, rooted in sandy loam.

This is one of the most storied corners of La Luandière — a place where water, heritage and vine meet in quiet harmony. The sandy loam brings balance to the vine, preserving freshness and natural acidity while allowing texture, depth and quiet concentration to build with time.

From these old vines comes fruit of remarkable poise — a Chenin Blanc of purity and substance, carrying both richness and lift, and with it, the enduring spirit of this historic part of the farm.

Our Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec occupy one of the most commanding sites on the farm, with 360-degree views across the valley and towards the Klein Drakenstein Mountains. There is both drama and dignity here — light from every side, vastness in every direction, and a natural sense of stature.

At its centre lies our Cabernet Franc, the flagship of La Luandière, rooted in sandy clay loam. In this setting, the variety finds its defining balance: aromatic lift, fine structure and a depth that never loses its precision.

Alongside it, our Petit Verdot and Malbec are planted in the same soil. Here, Petit Verdot gains its colour, frame and authority, while Malbec takes on a darker, more supple generosity. Together, they give this elevated site its sense of confidence and composure.

On the slopes of the Klein Drakenstein Mountain, with the land falling away into the valley below, our Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz are planted in one of the farm’s most powerful settings. There is an unmistakable energy here — a meeting of elevation, exposure and mountain presence.

Our Cabernet Sauvignon, rooted in sandy clay loam, draws from this soil a sense of structure and control, yielding fruit of concentration, definition and enduring poise.

Beside it, our Shiraz, planted in the same soil, takes on a darker, more expansive expression — rich in fruit and spice, yet held in shape by freshness and natural tension. These are parcels that give wines of depth and stature, marked by both the drama of the slope and the discipline of the mountain.