Discover the Exceptional Wines of Le Sueur
At Le Sueur Wines, we craft premium South African wines that celebrate the unique Klein Karoo and Western Cape terroir.
From expressive Chenin Blanc and Grenache Rosé to bold Cinsault and Merlot, each bottle reflects meticulous vineyard care, hand-harvested grapes, and innovative winemaking. Our award-winning wines capture balance, elegance, and a true sense of place, offering wine enthusiasts unforgettable tasting experiences.
Explore our collection and discover why Le Sueur Wines are recognised among South Africa’s finest.
LE SUEUR WINES
Chenin Blanc
ORIGINS
Chenin Blanc 60% | Le Sueur Wines Chenin Blanc is a blend of two different Chenin Blanc sites in the Klein Karoo. 60 % of the grapes are from an older vineyard in Meiringspoort that is grown in arid shale soil. The warmer dry climate of Meiringspoort produces small Chenin Blanc clusters and berries with intense flavour and concentration.
Chenin Blanc 40% | The other 40% of the grapes are form a young vineyard on the northern slopes of the Outeniqua Mountain. This area is much cooler and the vines are planted in rocky ferricrete and sand stone soil. These younger vines and cooler appellation create wines that are fresher with higher acidity and has more tropical fruit flavours.
LE SUEUR WINES
Grenache Rosé
ORIGINS
A small vineyard hidden between Koue Bokkeveld Shale Mountain peaks in the Kammanassie Mountain. 6 Ha of Vines planted during 2012 with various varieties opens the door to create unique and interesting wines. Grenache Noir first planted as bush vines was cut down in 2018 and trellised on VSP to raise the grapes of the ground because of small animals steeling the crop. It was only in 2021 the first real harvest was picked from these then already nine-year-old vines.
LE SUEUR WINES
Cinsault
ORIGINS
26-year-old dryland bush vine Cinsault planted in 1998 outside Riebeek West in the Swartland. The vines are planted in alluvial shale deposits with scattered quartzite and granite rock at the foot of the Kasteelberg Mountain.
LE SUEUR WINES
Kluisenaar – Single Vineyard Chenin Blanc
ORIGINS
Hidden between the cliffs of the spectacular Meiringspoort mountain pass lies an amazing little vineyard called Varkenskraal. The 6 Ha vines are cared for by manager Herman van der Walt where he lives a reclusive lifestyle with his wife and 2 children alone with no reception. The old Chenin vines are planted in decomposed shale soils irrigated with fresh mountain water.
Planted on an easterly facing slope and a daily fresh mountain breeze cools down the grapes in the afternoon. The grapes are hand-harvested into crates beginning to middle February and trucked to the cellar.
LE SUEUR WINES
Paradoks – Pinot Noir & Cinsault
ORIGINS
PINOT NOIR | Pinot Noir planted in shale soils on the Northern slopes of the Langeberg mountain in the Langeberg/ Garcia ward. These vines were planted in virgin soils and receive an annual rainfall of 600 mm per annum.
CINSAULT | 26-year-old bush vine Cinsault planted in decomposed granite soil near Riebeek West in the Swartland produces Cinsault grapes with more colour and intensity.
Introducing the Wild Card Collection
The Wild Card Wines are designed to challenge expectations and showcase the untapped potential of the Klein Karoo terroir. Collaborating with local farmers, Louis Le Sueur sources exceptional vineyards and micro pockets, creating wines that are “predictably unpredictable,” full of character and individuality. These wines bring innovation, boldness, and originality to the South African wine landscape.
WILD CARD
Sauvignon Blanc
ORIGINS
These vineyards are situated between the peaks of the majestic Outeniqua Mountains. Planted in rocky granite soils on four-wire Perold trellis over 600 m above sea level and only 20 km from the ocean in the heartland of the South African hops land. Fog from the ocean covers the vineyards till late in the morning and cool mountain breezes keep the grapes cool during the afternoon. Resulting in excellent conditions to grow quality Sauvignon Blanc
WILD CARD
Queen of Hearts Merlot
ORIGINS
Low yielding Merlot vines planted in old shale soils in the Keisie valley. These are some of the oldest soils of South Africa forming part of the Bokkeveld Shale group. Some of South Africa’s oldest fossils where found alongside the banks of the Keisie River in 1805.
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