Get ready for the social calendar event of 2017. Stand out in the crowd as you sip on some of SA’s finest Méthode Cap Classiques (MCC) at this year’s Franschhoek Cap Classique and Champagne Festival, ‘The Magic of Bubbles’, presented by Mastercard®, which takes place on 2 and 3 December. Dress to impress in your Black and White with a Splash of Summer themed outfit. Tickets cost R375 per person and are available online directly through Webtickets. Use your Mastercard payment card to pay and receive a 10% discount on your ticket purchase, as well as a 10% discount on purchases made at the festival.

For more info visit www.franschhoekmcc.co.za
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La Motte welcomes back mezzo-soprano Minette du Toit Pearce and bass baritone Thato Machona for the annual Christmas concert of festive oratoria, songs and Christmas carols. Johann Nel returns to narrate the Christmas story.
Concert information and reservation details:
When : 9 December 2017
Time : 19h00
Admission : R200
Reservations: Angela at +27(0)21 876 8000 or concerts@la-motte.co.za
La Motte Estate’s gates only open at 18:00. Concert starts promptly at 19:00.
Concert-goers with dinner reservations at Pierneef à La Motte should please be seated in the restaurant.

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Toast to the start of the festive season and summer in the Cape Winelands with the popping of corks and flutes of fizz at our bespoke Cap Classique dinner with Graham Beck Bubbly on Friday 1 December, taking place at Leeu Estates.
With the renowned annual Franschhoek Cap Classique & Champagne Festival taking place on 2 and 3 December, this is the perfect pre-amble to a weekend of celebrations in true Franschhoek style!

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You don’t need a celebration to enjoy a glass of Methodé Cap Classique and the brand new addition to our
#LOrmarins range is perfectly suited to any occasion!
The L’Ormarins Brut Classique Rosé NV - with its delicate salmon “summer sunset” hue - is the perfect “anytime” drink this season. Tantalising aromas of raspberry and strawberry, lively acidity and toasted biscuit flavours abound in this p
layful Pinot Noir led MCC.
The Brut Classique Rosé NV joins our Brut Classique NV, Brut Rosé (vintage) and Blanc de Blancs to complete a quartet of L'Ormarins MCCs. Available directly from the Anthonij Rupert Wyne estate at R120 per bottle, or just R99 per bottle for our #WineClub members. Also via select specialist wine stores nationwide.
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Besides the fabulous MCC’s at this years Franschhoek Cap Classique & Champagne Festival 2 - 3 December, local restaurants will ensure you don’t go hungry with their range of delectable delights. Treat your taste buds to these world-class food offerings.

Remember to purchase your tickets online at
www.webtickets.co.za to avoid appointment's.
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What a view from The Franschhoek Cellar this morning. Aren't you just jealous that you aren't here?

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At the Medicinal Herb Garden with Judah in Franschhoek

Guided Historical tour of Franschhoek with Robyn from Franschhoek Adventures

Working hard for our lunch at Oude Slaven Huis Restaurant in Franschhoek

Resident potter Elvis Potina from Franschhoek hard at work

Winelands tea at La Motte

Awesome time in the Dwarsrivier Valley

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Get ready for the social calendar event of 2017! Stand out in the crowd as you sip on some of SA’s finest Méthode Cap Classiques (MCC) at this year’s Franschhoek Cap Classique and Champagne Festival, ‘The Magic of Bubbles’, presented by Mastercard®, which takes place on 2 and 3 December.

Dress to impress in your Black and White with a Splash of Summer themed outfit. Tickets cost R375 per person and are available online directly through Webtickets. Use your Mastercard payment card to pay and receive a 10% discount on your ticket purchase, as well as a 10% discount on purchases made at the festival. For more info visit
www.franschhoekmcc.co.za
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This summer, we seek unique and unusual tastes and textures. Our menu explores scent, touch and taste to create a multilevel experience. We optimise the luxury of harvesting from our garden by using as much of each plant as we can in order to minimise waste. New plants from our Babylonstoren healing garden add to our happiness, while our guests bring the sunshine into our kitchen.

Have a look at our new Summer menu here...
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Join Grande Provence for an uplifting evening of Méthode Cap Classique at their Sparkling Affair on Friday, 1 December 2017, and be the first to taste their new MCC range on the eve of the Franschhoek Cap Classique & Champagne Festival.

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