Haute Cabriere

The von Arnim family have worked the terroir of the Franschhoek Valley since the property was bought in 1982, and the estate names Achim von Arnim as its founder; it is still owned by the von Arnim family. The farm itself was established in the valley in 1694 by French Huguenot Pierre Jourdan; following the Champagne custom of naming the wine after the landowner, the first Cap Classique range was named Pierre Jourdan after him. Second-generation Takuan von Arnim is Director of Wine, working with Cellar Master Tim Hoek.

Haute Cabrière works 30 hectares under vine on the eastern and western slopes of the Franschhoek Valley. The higher-lying vineyards are rooted in Table Mountain sandstone at different stages of weathering, which the estate compares to Burgundy and gives as its reason for specialising in Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The valley is enclosed by mountains on three sides and receives late-morning and lingering evening sunlight, encouraging slow, balanced ripening, while higher rainfall and cooler temperatures than neighbouring regions add minerality.

The Pinot Noir Unwooded is best served slightly chilled. Tranquille Classique, a still Pinot Noir and Chardonnay blend inspired by Champagne blends that do not go through a second fermentation, is made to be kept in the fridge and shared, or taken along in a cooler box.

• Veritas Awards Gold , 2025 Pierre Jourdan Silk Nectar
• Veritas Awards Gold , 2025 Pierre Jourdan Blanc de Blancs
• Amorim Cap Classique Challenge Gold , 2025 Pierre Jourdan Blanc de Blancs 2020
• Pinot Noir Challenge Gold , 2025 Haute Cabrière Pinot Noir Réserve 2021
• Gilbert & Gaillard Double Gold, 92/100 , 2025 Pierre Jourdan Blanc de Blancs 2020
• Gilbert & Gaillard Gold, 88/100 , 2025 Haute Cabrière Chardonnay Réserve
• South Africa Terroir Awards Best Pinot Noir in Franschhoek , 2025 Haute Collection Pinot Noir