Wine Composition
60% Chardonnay 40% Pinot
Noir
Winemakers Comments
Pierre Jourdan Brut Sauvage is 'oyster dry'. The
bouquet is yeasty, the colour is pale biscuit, and the finest of
bubbles enliven the wine. Chardonnay contributes elegance, Pinot
Noir, intensity and richness.
Technical Analysis
Alcohol
Percentage
11.5%
Total Acidity
7.8 g/lt
Residual Sugar
R.Sugar less than 1.0 g/lt
Cellar
Techniques
Only the finest, first 200 litres
of free-run juice is selected to achieve elegance of taste. No
dosage is added so no sugar remains after the bottle fermentation.
This is the most natural of all 'Methode Cap Classique' sparkling
wines.
Winemaker
Achim von Arnim
Achim von Arnim is a man in love with life's zing.
His seemingly boundless energy, his ever-inquiring mind and his
love of phenomenal wine, art and poetry ensure that Achim is one of
SA's most well-known wine personalities.
Achim's well-respected career began with a 4-year apprenticeship at
EK Greens. He then traveled abroad to continue his studies in
Europe, specifically France and Germany. The focus, back then, was
on learning slowly and thoroughly. It was about getting yourself
completely enmeshed in the process. Achim's attributes his, and
Haute Cabrière's, holistic view of wine making to these early
adventures.
In the art of wine-growing Achim has found a passion he'll never
tire of, an unpredictable, spellbinding and completely captivating
love.
To view Achim's latest thoughts, regarding wine, the industry, art,
poetry and life visit his blog at http://sun-soil-vine-man.co.za/
Winery
Franschhoek, Western
Cape
Comprised of two farms,
situated on opposite ends of the breathtaking Franschhoek Wine
Valley, Haute Cabrière is something extraordinary. A rich history,
a whimsical setting, a seductive approach to wine and a magnetic
proprietor ensure that Haute Cabrière is a decadent affair for any
visitor.
In the heart of the Haute
Cabrière vineyards lies an unassuming sundial. This sundial is
uniquely marked by an inscription on its pillar. It reads "Sun,
Soil, Vine, Man" and these four words form the crux of the Haute
Cabrière philosophy.
The core belief that wine
is grown not made makes the farm's ethos incredibly real and
intrinsically human.
This is seductive
conviction and it's intertwined with the farm's ultimate philosophy
that wine is bigger than one, it's the combination of four: Sun,
Soil, Vine, Man.
Dine at Haute
Cabriere
The combination of two great winelands
talents, Chef-Patron Matthew Gordon and Cellar Master Achim von
Arnim, has ensured that the award-winning Haute Cabrière Cellar
Restaurant offers diners a truly unique experience
This cellar-style
restaurant is built into the hill that overlooks the beautiful
Franschhoek Valley. Inside the restaurant the view is as
exceptional. Guests are able to look into the Pinot Noir Maturation
Cellar while they dine out on exquisite dishes. The dramatic
vaulted cathedral arches make this a perfect venue for weddings and
other events.
The Haute Cabrière Cellar
Restaurant's speciality is innovative cuisine. Each dish is
designed to be accompanied by an elegant Haute Cabrière wine.
Guests are invited to dine out on the true marriage of food and
wine.
Reservations
Tel: +27 21 876
8500
