Situated in the beautiful Franschhoek Valley, Haute Cabrière was originally granted in 1694 to French Huguenot Pierre Jourdan who renamed the property after his hometown in France. Today this pioneering spirit lives on in eccentric artist and winegrower, Achim von Arnim who purchased the farm in 1982 with the vision to establish Haute Cabrière as the first estate in South Africa specialising in crafting wines in the style of Champagne.
During his time as cellarmaster at Boschendal, Achim had come to realise the potential of the Franschhoek Valley for making top-class Methode Cap Classique and so replanted his newly-acquired vineyards with the classic Champagne varieties of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Over the following years, he has built up an enviable reputation as a Pinot Noir specialist, whilst the blended wines - both still and sparkling - have firmly entrenched Haute Cabrière in the hearts and homes of South Africans and overseas fans alike.
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