The best wines of Franschhoek

Discover the best wines of Franschhoek of Western Cape as well as the best winemakers of Franschhoek and estates of Franschhoek to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Franschhoek and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Top wines of Franschhoek by region

Looking for a good wine of Franschhoek of Western Cape among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Franschhoek. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Franschhoek with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Franschhoek

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Franschhoek

Red wines from the region of Franschhoek go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pork shoulder with mustard, lamb curry with coconut milk or rabbit with cream sauce anne's way.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Franschhoek

On the nose the red wine of the region of Franschhoek. often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of smoke, earthy or blackberry. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Franschhoek. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Franschhoek

  • 2004With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.43/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.41/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.39/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Franschhoek

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Merlot
  • Petit Verdot
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Malbec

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Franschhoek

A wine route planned in the region of Franschhoek? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Franschhoek.

Discovering the wine region of Franschhoek

The wine region of Franschhoek is located in the region of Coastal Region of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Anthonij Rupert or the Domaine Holden Manz produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Franschhoek are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Franschhoek often reveals types of flavors of cream, dried fruit or ash and sometimes also flavors of bell pepper, ripe blackberries or cigar.

In the mouth of Franschhoek is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 78 estates and châteaux in the of Franschhoek, producing 472 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Franschhoek go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

Great white wines of Franschhoek

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Franschhoek

White wines from the region of Franschhoek go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of cassoulet of yesteryear, sea bream or broccoli and blue cheese quiche without pastry.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Franschhoek

On the nose the white wine of the region of Franschhoek. often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, pineapple or cream and sometimes also flavors of oaky, citrus or apples. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Franschhoek. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Franschhoek

  • 0With an average score of 4.11/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.07/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.05/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.04/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Franschhoek

  • Chardonnay
  • Sémillon
  • Pinot Noir
  • Colombard
  • Muscat of Alexandria
  • Chenin Blanc

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Franschhoek

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Discover the grape variety: Petit Verdot

Petit Verdot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (southwest). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. Petit Verdot noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.

Great sparkling wines of Franschhoek

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Franschhoek

Sparkling wines from the region of Franschhoek go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of roast veal with cider, sauté of pork with chorizo or oven roasted rabbit that cooks itself!.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Franschhoek

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Franschhoek. often reveals types of flavors of cream, oaky or citrus and sometimes also flavors of apples, lime or minerality.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Franschhoek

  • 2009With an average score of 4.28/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.19/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.06/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.00/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Franschhoek

  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir
  • Pinot Meunier

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Franschhoek

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The word of the wine: Fleshy

Said of a wine that gives the impression of being dense and smooth, a bit like biting into the flesh of a ripe fruit.

Great pink wines of Franschhoek

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Franschhoek

Pink wines from the region of Franschhoek go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb such as recipes of pot roast, rabbit italian style or gypsy sauce.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Franschhoek

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Franschhoek. often reveals types of flavors of peach, strawberries or melon and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or red fruit.

The best vintages in pink wine of Franschhoek

  • 2012With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.76/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.72/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.71/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.71/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.69/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Franschhoek

  • Merlot
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Pinot Noir
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cinsault

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Franschhoek

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Discover the grape variety: Colombard

Colombard is one of the oldest grape varieties in the Charentes. This golden white grape variety is a cross between Chenin and Gouais. The young leaves of colombard are yellow with bronze patches. The adult leaves may be three-lobed or whole, depending on the variety. Its branches are cottony. The bunches of this variety are thick and cylindrical. Its elliptical berries are medium-sized. They change color until they ripen, ranging from greenish white to golden yellow. Colombard is associated with an average budding. It is particularly susceptible to leafhoppers, grape worms, mites, mildew, powdery mildew and gray mold. It is also sensitive to water stress, but is not very sensitive to wind. It ripens late in the second half of the year. There are a dozen approved clones of Colombard, the best known of which are 608, 607 and 606. This variety produces a full-bodied, fine white wine. Aromas of lime, nectarine, boxwood, citrus and exotic fruits are released.

Great sweet wines of Franschhoek

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Franschhoek

Sweet wines from the region of Franschhoek go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of green lentils strasbourg style, grilled bass with pastis and fennel or quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Franschhoek

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Franschhoek. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or tropical and sometimes also flavors of citrus, vanilla or pear.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Franschhoek

  • 2019With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.16/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.09/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.05/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Franschhoek

  • Chenin Blanc
  • Viognier
  • Chardonnay
  • Sémillon
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Sauvignon Blanc

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Franschhoek

A wine route planned in the region of Franschhoek? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of Franschhoek.

The word of the wine: Heart-to-heart

Small stem from a quick bud that is removed during thinning.

Great natural sweet wines of Franschhoek

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Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Franschhoek

Natural sweet wines from the region of Franschhoek go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, mature and hard cheese or lamb such as recipes of monkfish tail with white butter, pasta gratin with mortau sausage or lamb stew with yoghurt and coriander.

Organoleptic analysis of natural-sweet wine of Franschhoek

On the nose the natural sweet wine of the region of Franschhoek. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit or dried fruit.

The best vintages in natural-sweet wine of Franschhoek

  • 2015With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.98/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.80/5

The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of Franschhoek

  • Touriga Nacional
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Malbec
  • Tinta Barroca

The best wineries and winemakers for natural-sweet wine of Franschhoek

A wine route planned in the region of Franschhoek? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best natural-sweet wine of Franschhoek.

Discover the grape variety: Tinta Barroca

Most certainly Portuguese, more precisely in the Douro region where it is very present. It can be found in Spain, Portugal, South Africa, ... almost unknown in France, registered in the Official Catalogue of A2 list varieties.