30-YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Chardonnay Pinot Noir
First released in 1994. Haute Cabriere is celebrating 30 years of Chardonnay Pinot Noir this year! The first of its kind in South Africa – join us in celebrating this iconic wine in 2024.
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The world’s greatest inventions can be destined.
In South Africa, we have a history of meeting challenges with ingenuity that leads to greatness! Such is the story of South Africa’s first Chardonnay Pinot Noir still wine blend. As an estate, we are known for pioneering new wine blends and creating wines beloved for their character and profiles.
The Haute Cabrière Chardonnay Pinot Noir is the cornerstone of this ambition.
R120.00 – R720.00
Made for life's moments
A wine that brings people together, the Chardonnay element drives freshness, acidity and citrus notes, while Pinot Noir gives the wine power and palate weight with red-fruited complexity – perfect for food pairings.
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The Story
Bringing his love for Champagne to Franschhoek, founder of Haute Cabrière, Achim von Arnim, founded the estate to create stunning quality Cap Classiques in our Pierre Jourdan range. These special wines, which Achim helped to establish in South Africa, required cool growing seasons, but 1994 ushered in not only a new democracy for South Africa – but a very hot harvest.
However, despite the adverse weather conditions, Achim decided to vinify his grapes and blend the wine. He was ‘struck by how lovely the young wine was’, “It was backed by intensity and mystique, with a slightly pink colour from the Pinot Noir,” Achim remembers, “Nature had actually given me a gift.”
And so, challenge gave way to invention and South Africa’s first-ever vintage of Chardonnay Pinot Noir as a still wine blend was pioneered and bottled under the newly designed Haute Cabrière label.
From the moment it appeared on shelves, the Haute Cabrière Chardonnay Pinot Noir experienced an instant love affair with the public and critics alike. It was different, easily drinkable, yet uncompromisingly elegant, and a beautiful partner to a dynamic array of dishes.
Since then, it’s passed through the custodianship of three Haute Cabrière Cellar Masters, each leaving their own deft mark on the blend.
“A blend of Chardonnay Pinot Noir is a sacred thing. It’s a wine that brings people together and encourages you to enjoy the moment."
~ Takuan von Arnim
CHARDONNAY CELEBRATION
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Nature had actually given me a gift. To me, our Chardonnay Pinot Noir is a magic wine.
ACHIM VON ARNIM
FOUNDER & CREATOR
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Taste The Wine
WINE TASTING, DAILY
Join us at our cellar door in Franschhoek for daily wine tasting of the Haute Cabriere Chardonnay Pinot Noir in a variety of wine tasting options (try our Family Favourites!).
JOIN THE FUN
Taste The Wine
WINE TASTING, DAILY
Join us at our cellar door in Franschhoek for daily wine tasting of the 30th vintage of Haute Cabriere Chardonnay Pinot Noir.
The Restaurant
Lunch Daily, 12pm - 3:30pm
The Chardonnay Pinot Noir was created as the perfect partner for food. Join us at our restaurant & terrace for epic views, and wonderful dishes designed to be paired with our pioneering wines.
The Restaurant
Lunch Daily, 12pm - 3:30pm
The Chardonnay Pinot Noir was created as the perfect partner for food. Join us at our restaurant & terrace for epic views, and wonderful dishes designed to be paired with our pioneering wines.
Made for Events
ENQUIRE TO ORDER
With its universally appealing palate, the Haute Cabriere Chardonnay Pinot Noir is the perfect wine for weddings & events.
Made for Events
ENQUIRE TO ORDER
With its universally appealing palate, the Haute Cabriere Chardonnay Pinot Noir is the perfect wine for weddings & events.
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