Haute Cabrière
A Franschhoek estate built into the hillside, famous for Méthode Cap Classique and a spectacular view.
Trip Role
Ideal stay
Our take
The estate that bet the farm on bubbles and won.
The estate that bet the farm on bubbles and won.
- Trip Role
- Day Trip
- Ideal Stay
- Half day
Why it's worth your time
The MCC is the headline, the cellar tour and the view are the draw, and the restaurant on the terrace is the reason to stay. Book a sunset tasting if you can.
What we love
The sunset tasting on the terrace, looking down the Franschhoek valley.
What to know
The von Arnim family have made only Pinot Noir and Chardonnay here since 1982 — the two grapes of Champagne — and were among the pioneers of Méthode Cap Classique in the Cape.
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