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Haute Cabrière

Haute Cabrière is a wine farm in Franschhoek, Western Cape. About 64 km from Cape Town.

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Haute Cabrière
Wikipedia / Wikimedia — Haute Cabrière

Haute Cabrière: Pierre Jourdan Cap Classique & Burgundian Franschhoek

Haute Cabrière is a family-led Franschhoek winery on Lambrechts Road, with roots dated to a 1694 grant associated with Huguenot farmer Pierre Jourdan. Today the von Arnim family explores Burgundian and Champagne varietals—especially Pinot Noir and Chardonnay—through pioneering blends, single-varietal wines, and the celebrated Pierre Jourdan Cap Classique range. Tastings and cellar tours take place in a romantic underground tasting room, with valley views from the glass-encased terrace restaurant above.

For travellers searching Cap Classique experiences in Franschhoek, Haute Cabrière is a cornerstone: first-come tasting flights across Pierre Jourdan and Haute collections, a daily cellar-tour offering, and lunch service that turns a sparkling flight into a half-day visit. It is also easy to confuse with smaller pass-side MCC boutiques or village-only sparkling specialists—use the Lambrechts Road underground cellar and Pierre Jourdan / von Arnim branding to stay oriented.

Current wine-tasting menu (verified on cabriere.co.za)

Official wine-tasting page prices and contents (live menu research for this portal cycle):

01 — Pierre Jourdan Discovery | R120 Pierre Jourdan Brut, Belle Rose, Belle Nectar, Silk Nectar. Optional 4-macaron pairing +R70 pp—a light sweet counterpoint without committing to full lunch.

02 — Family Favourites | R95 Pierre Jourdan Brut; Haute Cabrière Chardonnay Pinot Noir; Arnim Family Réserve; Ratafia. Often the best-value introduction to house still and sparkling styles.

03 — Shades of Chardonnay | R100 Pierre Jourdan Silk Nectar; Unwooded Chardonnay; Chardonnay Réserve; Pierre Jourdan Ratafia. Choose this if white Burgundian expressions are your focus.

04 — Shades of Pinot Noir | R100 Pierre Jourdan Belle Rose; Haute Cabrière Rosé; Pinot Noir Unwooded; Pinot Noir Réserve. Maps sparkling and still Pinot across the same cultivar lens.

05 — Haute Collection | R300 Haute Collection Chardonnay; Amphora Chardonnay; Amphora Semillon; Pinot Noir. The premium site-specific tier for visitors who want amphora and limited cuvées.

06 — Franschhoek Reserve Discovery | R150 Arnim Family Réserve; Chardonnay Réserve; Pinot Noir Réserve. A three-wine reserve ladder without the full Haute Collection price.

Franschhoek Tram tasting | R40 (exclusive for Franschhoek Wine Tram guests) Pierre Jourdan Brut Cap Classique; Chardonnay Pinot Noir; Pinot Noir Unwooded. Clarify with staff whether this replaces or precedes a paid discovery flight if you hop off the tram.

Wine tasting is first-come, first-served. Last seating one hour before closing. Estate communications describe the premises as cashless—arrive with card payment ready.

Hours, cellar tour, and terrace lunch

Wine tasting hours (official): Monday–Saturday 10:00–17:00; Sunday 10:00–16:00.

Cellar tour: Guided underground tour covering family winemaking philosophy, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Franschhoek history, and ties to Burgundy and Champagne. Official messaging points to daily 12:00 tours; enquire or book via reservations@cabriere.co.za. A tour price is not always stated on the wine-tasting page—confirm when you reserve. Phone +27 21 876 8500; WhatsApp +27 64 928 1044; general info@cabriere.co.za.

Lunch: Terrace lunch is marketed daily 12:00–15:30—gather in the glass-encased terrace for views, company, food, and wine. On busy weekends, treat restaurant seating as something to secure separately from walk-up tasting so you do not lose a table after a midday cellar tour.

Wine ranges to understand before you arrive

Official range architecture helps you choose a flight and shop afterward:

  • Pierre Jourdan — celebrating Cap Classique (Brut, Belle Rose, Belle Nectar, Silk Nectar, and related cuvées). This is the brand most visitors associate with Haute Cabrière bubbles.
  • Haute Cabrière — “made for life’s moments,” including the signature Chardonnay–Pinot Noir blend, rosés, unwooded and réserve Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Ratafia, and Arnim Family Réserve.
  • Haute Collection — maverick site-specific wines (including amphora-raised Chardonnay and Semillon) at the top of the tasting ladder.
  • Tranquille — lifestyle / “sipping on sunshine” line. Estate marketing has highlighted Tranquille Classique in clear glass so its rosé hue shows—ask whether it is open for tasting or by-the-glass on your visit.

Ask ambassadors about lees ageing on Cap Classique, amphora ageing in the Haute Collection, how Franschhoek’s warmer valley floor versus cooler slopes shape Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, and how the von Arnim generation frames “liquid poetry” in the bottle. Takuan von Arnim’s cellar-tour narrative is part of the published visitor story when tours run.

How to build a half-day at Haute Cabrière

A practical sequence for most Franschhoek itineraries:

1. Arrive by 10:00–11:00 for a first-come flight (Family Favourites or Pierre Jourdan Discovery). 2. Join the 12:00 cellar tour if you have reserved or confirmed space. 3. Stay for terrace lunch (last lunch service window mid-afternoon). 4. Shop Cap Classique and Chardonnay–Pinot Noir blends for travel home.

Wine Tram visitors should factor boarding times and whether the R40 tram tasting is enough or whether they want to upgrade to Discovery or Haute Collection after. Independent drivers should allow parking and the walk into the underground tasting room—do not assume village-centre timing.

Practical visit tips

  • Official sites: cabriere.co.za and cabriere.co.za/wine-tasting
  • Arrive earlier on weekends; first-come seating fills around lunch and tram arrivals.
  • Add macarons to Pierre Jourdan Discovery if you want a light sweet pairing without a full meal.
  • Cellar tour at noon pairs well with an early Family Favourites or Shades flight, then terrace lunch.
  • Contact: info@cabriere.co.za / reservations@cabriere.co.za / +27 21 876 8500 / WhatsApp +27 64 928 1044
  • Re-check the official tasting page before peak season—menus and rand prices can change even when the flight structure stays familiar.

Why visit Haute Cabrière

Haute Cabrière delivers Franschhoek’s classic Cap Classique + Pinot/Chardonnay story in an underground cellar setting with clear, published flight tiers from accessible Family Favourites (R95) through Pierre Jourdan Discovery (R120) and Reserve Discovery (R150) to the Haute Collection (R300). Combined with a midday cellar tour and terrace lunch, it is one of the valley’s most complete sparkling-and-Burgundian day stops—especially for Wine Tram riders and for visitors who want Méthode Cap Classique without confusing this historic von Arnim / Pierre Jourdan house with smaller pass-side MCC boutiques elsewhere in the valley. Verify the live menu, bring a card, and leave space in the itinerary to sit on the terrace after the cellar.

Things to do at Haute Cabrière

  • Wine tasting & pairings

    Pierre Jourdan Discovery

    Underground tasting room flight: Pierre Jourdan Brut, Belle Rose, Belle Nectar, Silk Nectar. Optional add 4 macaron pairing R70 pp.

    Price R120 (add macaron pairing R70 pp)

    Booking: Wine tasting first-come, first-served. Cellar tours: enquire/book reservations@cabriere.co.za; Tel +27 21 876 8500; WhatsApp +27 64 928 1044. Cashless premises.

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Family & kids

    Family Favourites

    Pierre Jourdan Brut; Haute Cabrière Chardonnay Pinot Noir; Arnim Family Réserve; Ratafia.

    Price R95

    Booking: Wine tasting first-come, first-served. Cellar tours: enquire/book reservations@cabriere.co.za; Tel +27 21 876 8500; WhatsApp +27 64 928 1044. Cashless premises.

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Other experiences

    Shades of Chardonnay

    Pierre Jourdan Silk Nectar; Unwooded Chardonnay; Chardonnay Réserve; Pierre Jourdan Ratafia.

    Price R100

    Booking: Wine tasting first-come, first-served. Cellar tours: enquire/book reservations@cabriere.co.za; Tel +27 21 876 8500; WhatsApp +27 64 928 1044. Cashless premises.

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Other experiences

    Shades of Pinot Noir

    Pierre Jourdan Belle Rose; Haute Cabrière Rosé; Pinot Noir Unwooded; Pinot Noir Réserve.

    Price R100

    Booking: Wine tasting first-come, first-served. Cellar tours: enquire/book reservations@cabriere.co.za; Tel +27 21 876 8500; WhatsApp +27 64 928 1044. Cashless premises.

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Other experiences

    Haute Collection

    Haute Collection Chardonnay; Amphora Chardonnay; Amphora Semillon; Pinot Noir.

    Price R300

    Booking: Wine tasting first-come, first-served. Cellar tours: enquire/book reservations@cabriere.co.za; Tel +27 21 876 8500; WhatsApp +27 64 928 1044. Cashless premises.

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Family & kids

    Franschhoek Reserve Discovery

    Arnim Family Réserve; Chardonnay Réserve; Pinot Noir Réserve.

    Price R150

    Booking: Wine tasting first-come, first-served. Cellar tours: enquire/book reservations@cabriere.co.za; Tel +27 21 876 8500; WhatsApp +27 64 928 1044. Cashless premises.

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Wine tasting & pairings

    Franschhoek Tram tasting

    Exclusive for Franschhoek Wine Tram guests: Pierre Jourdan Brut Cap Classique; Chardonnay Pinot Noir; Pinot Noir Unwooded.

    Price R40

    Booking: For Franschhoek Wine Tram guests (tram booking). Estate tasting otherwise first-come, first-served.

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Wine tasting & pairings

    Cellar tour

    Guided cellar tour in underground cellar covering family winemaking philosophy, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Franschhoek history and Burgundy/Champagne ties. Official site lists daily 12pm; no price stated on cabriere.co.za wine-tasting page as of research date.

    Booking: Daily 12:00; email reservations@cabriere.co.za to enquire (Dineplan/Inside Guide: booking essential). Tel +27 21 876 8500; WhatsApp +27 64 928 1044.

    Details on the farm website ↗

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Notable wines

Pierre Jourdan MCC; Pinot Noir; Chardonnay

Wines made here

Wine list from wine.co.za. The taste words are drawn from those notes, which are not reprinted here. Ask the cellar door what is pouring on the day.

Visiting with kids

Little VIP two-course kids menu on the mountain-view terrace, plus a walk-in bakery for pastries and drinks.

Possible with kids. About 58 min from Cape Town. Suited to toddlers, tweens.

Kids menuLawnsCasual food

Haute Cabrière works for families who want a smart lunch with children at the table. The restaurant offers a two-course Little VIP Menu (R190 per person when last checked), served on the mountain-view terrace, with lunch Monday to Sunday, 12:00–15:30. Lunch bookings need a deposit. For a quicker stop, the bakery is open daily 10:00–17:00 with no reservation, good for pastries and drinks. Note that “Family Favourites” is an adult wine flight, not a kids activity, and the former Education Centre playground is no longer a public visitor facility. Limited beyond the kids’ menu — a dining stop rather than a play destination.

Before you go

  • Book ahead, especially on weekends and in school holidays.
Is there a kids menu?

Yes — the two-course Little VIP Menu (R190 per person when last checked).

Is there a playground?

No — the former playground is no longer a public visitor facility.

Do we need to book?

Lunch bookings require a deposit; the bakery needs no reservation.

Nearby with children

  • Huguenot Memorial Museum — Kids museum, Franschhoek · 1 km Website
  • Huguenot Monument & wild flower garden — Outing, Franschhoek · 1 km Website
  • Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve — Walk or hike, Franschhoek · 5 km Website
  • Franschhoek Motor Museum — Kids museum, Groot Drakenstein · 11 km Website

Family notes checked 5 October 2026. Confirm on the farm’s website before you drive. Source. More family farms in Franschhoek. Things to do near this farm. Weddings on this farm.

Weddings here

Official events page lists weddings among special occasions; scenic terrace (80 seated/100 standing) and vaulted cellar gallery

Hosts weddings. Up to 80 seated. About 58 min from Cape Town. 59 min from the airport. From R30000 (Terrace & Deck min spend Jun–Aug).

In-house cateringSmall weddingOutdoorIndoor

Restaurant Terrace & Deck; Cellar Gallery; Chardonnay & Pinot Noir meeting rooms

Glass-enclosed terrace / deck with valley views; underground cellar with vaulted arches (romantic winter)

Unrivalled Franschhoek valley views from terrace/deck; romantic underground barrel cellar

Haute Cabrière has some of the best views in Franschhoek from its terrace, plus a romantic underground barrel cellar. Weddings are listed among the special occasions on the official events page.

At a glance

  • Capacity: 80 seated and 100 standing on the Restaurant Terrace and Deck
  • Spaces: Restaurant Terrace and Deck, Cellar Gallery, and the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir meeting rooms
  • Ceremony: on the glass-enclosed terrace and deck with valley views, or in the underground cellar with vaulted arches (lovely in winter)
  • Catering: in-house kitchen and chef
  • Coordinator: yes

The estate suits small weddings and has winter rates. Dinner events run from 18:00 to 23:00 (clean-up by 23:00 unless extended), and the tasting and public areas stay open during the day.

Price: minimum spends from R30 000 (2025, as published by the venue) for the Terrace and Deck in June to August. Spring and autumn and the December to February peak have higher published minimums, and the Cellar Gallery has its own minimum spend. The estate was fully booked for 2025 events, so ask about 2026 packages.

Enquire through the official events page, or contact info@cabriere.co.za.

Last checked 5 October 2026 against the estate's official information. Confirm details directly before booking.

Before you enquire

  • Dinner events 18:00–23:00 (cleanup by 11pm unless extended); wine tasting/public areas remain open daytimes
  • In-house kitchen/chef for events
  • yes
  • Official Events page minimum spends 2025 — Terrace & Deck / private lunch/dinner: Sep–Nov & Mar–May R50000; Dec–Feb R80000; Jun–Aug R30000. Cellar Gallery year-round R5000. Conference rooms R3000. Fully booked for events 2025; enquire for 2026 packages.
How many guests can Haute Cabrière host?

Up to 80 seated or 100 standing on the Terrace and Deck.

Can we marry in the cellar?

The underground cellar with vaulted arches is offered as a romantic option, especially in winter.

What time do evening events finish?

Dinner events run from 18:00 to 23:00 unless extended.

What does a wedding cost?

Minimum spends start from R30 000 (2025, as published) for the Terrace and Deck in June to August. Ask about 2026 packages.

Wedding notes checked 5 October 2026. Guest numbers and packages change. Ask the farm for the current offer. Enquire. Source. More wedding farms in Franschhoek. With kids. Tours.

Tours that stop here

All wine tours

Questions before you go

Where is Haute Cabrière?

Haute Cabrière is at Lambrechts Road, in Franschhoek. Most visitors drive there from Cape Town in 60–75 minutes.

When is Haute Cabrière open?

Open Sunday · 09:00-17:00. Hours change, so call +27 21 876 8500 before you drive.

How much is a wine tasting at Haute Cabrière?

From R70 · Walk-in. Prices change, so confirm when you book.

Can I eat at Haute Cabrière?

Yes, there is a restaurant on the farm. Book ahead for weekend lunches.

Wine of Origin

Geographical unit: Western Cape → Coastal Region → Franschhoek

Franschhoek Valley is a compact, dramatic district: a cul-de-sac of vineyards between the Groot Drakenstein, Franschhoek and Klein Drakenstein mountains.

Terroir snapshot

Elevation and soil figures are modelled at the pin, not a vineyard block survey. Use them to compare farms, not to quote a technical sheet.

Latitude
-33.9167
Longitude
19.1158
Elevation
257 m (Open-Meteo)
Soil pH
6.2 (SoilGrids 0–5 cm)
Clay
14% (SoilGrids)
Organic C
73.1 g/kg (SoilGrids)

Sources

  • OpenStreetMap node 6071265285
  • Wikidata Q5682956
  • Wikipedia: Haute Cabrière
  • Phone, hours, and facilities: farm website
  • Wine route membership: association listing
  • Wine list: wine.co.za
  • Family notes: farm website, checked 5 October 2026
  • Wedding notes: farm website, checked 5 October 2026
  • Tours: operator pages
  • Elevation: Open-Meteo
  • Soil: ISRIC SoilGrids

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