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Haute Cabrière
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At a glance
Region
Franschhoek
Established
1982
From Cape Town
66 km
Tastings
Available
What you can do here
Principal cultivars
Price sheets & menus
Wine Lists & Menus
Download the latest wine lists and menus from Haute Cabrière.
The inside track
The estate
On the slopes of the Franschhoek Pass, Haute Cabrière is the family-led home of Pierre Jourdan Cap Classique and Burgundian-style Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The underground cellar and terrace look out over the whole valley.
Haute Cabrière provides guests with exquisite views over the vineyards in Franschhoek while serving up some iconic dishes. The home of Pierre Jourdan Sparkling Wines, Haute Cabrière offers an opportunity to indulge in food and wine pairings while enjoying stunning views across the valley. Their selection includes award-winning white, rosé, red, and bubbly wines made from various grapes such as Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Gallery
Haute Cabrière Gallery
Wine
Haute Cabrière works only with the two Burgundian grapes, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. They make single-varietal wines, pioneering blends and the Pierre Jourdan Méthode Cap Classique, which the estate is best known for. Wine Director Takuan von Arnim and Cellar Master Tim Hoek lead the winemaking. In the tasting room, wine ambassadors take you through the ranges, or you can book a guided cellar tour to see where the wines are made.
Dining
The restaurant is closed for renovations. The Tasting Room is open as usual for tastings and pairings, including the Cap Classique & Macaron Pairing. Contact Wine in the Cape for the reopening date.
The Restaurant celebrates life, storytelling, community, and, of course, delicious food and wine. Come eat, drink, and speak with them on the sun-drenched restaurant patio in Franschhoek. Their menus are inspired by classic French meals with a twist, blending fresh local ingredients and the von Arnim family's passion for innovation.
Weddings
Wedding venue with ceremony in the underground barrel maturation cellar and reception in the vaulted interior or enclosed terrace, accommodating up to 65 guests.
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Wine Tasting
Tastings are held in Haute Cabrière's underground cellar, set into the slopes of the Franschhoek Pass. Taste across the family's ranges, from the Pierre Jourdan Cap Classiques to the Haute Cabrière Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Open Monday to Saturday 10:00–17:00 and Sunday 10:00–16:00.
Cap Classique & Macaron Pairing
A selection of Pierre Jourdan Cap Classiques, each matched with a macaron.
Sabrage
Watch a bottle of Cap Classique opened the traditional French way, with a sabre. It’s a highlight of celebrations at the estate.
Cellar Tours
A guided tour of the cellar, built into the mountainside, covering how the estate makes its still and sparkling wines, followed by a tasting.
Pierre Jourdan Cap Classique
Haute Cabrière is the home of Pierre Jourdan, one of the Cape's best-known Cap Classique houses, made by the traditional bottle-fermented method from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Bakery & Deli
The estate's Bakery & Deli offers fresh bakes and light bites for a quicker stop.
Private Events
Haute Cabrière hosts private events and special occasions in all-weather venues with valley views. Contact Wine in the Cape for details and quotes.
Tasting details
Tastings from R95 per person
Where to find us
More to explore
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Your guide to the Franschhoek Wine Valley
Explore Franschhoek with a day built around Haute Cabrière and its neighbours.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Many estates welcome walk-ins for a casual tasting, but the popular experiences — guided cellar tours, food pairings and heritage tastings — book up fast, especially in season. We'll reserve everything for you as part of your tour.
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