The Franschhoek area is well known for producing exceptional top quality wines. A terroir that is famous for the subtlety yet full flavour that it delivers through each different cultivar. La Petite Ferme prides itself on being a small and intimate boutique style cellar. The winery offers a full range of wines which includes red, white, and rosé. Each wine delivers on the promise of being an exceptional example of what the Franschhoek terroir has to offer. Bringing forward a perfect balance of wine making skill and farm management. Come and take in the atmosphere while experiencing some of the best hand crafted wines the valley has to offer. You can also join us for a cellar tour by appointment.
Pre-booking required.
Daily at 10:30, 12:00, 13:30 and 15:15.
Cost: Four wines – R100 per person | Six wines R150 per person.
Light menu items available at an additional charge.
Varieties
100% Grenache Noir
Winemaker’s notes
Beautiful aromas of strawberry candyfloss and candy apple. The palate filled with luscious fruit and finishes with a fresh and lively acidity.
Winemaking
Picked between 22.0 and 23.5 balling. Cold fermentation in stainless steel tanks ensures it retains its freshness.
Bottle closure: Stelvin
Wine analysis
Residuel Sugar 2.21g/l
pH 3.16
Total Acid 5.81g/l
Alc 14%
Varieties
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Winemaker’s notes
Wine of origin Franschhoek.
The grapes for this vintage are all from our Franschhoek Estate. Hints of green apple and passion fruit on the nose and follows through on the pallet. A lively acidity adds freshness and length.
Winemaking
Grapes from three different vineyards are picked separately. 6 – 8 hour skin contact before pressing and fermenting in 100% Stainless steel. Wine is left on its fine lees for a further 2 months with occasional stirring to develop full rich flavours.
Bottle closure: Stelvin
Wine analysis
Residuel Sugar 1.06g/l
pH 3.37
Total Acid 5.83g/l
Alc 13.74%
Varieties
100% Viognier
Winemaker’s notes
Wine of origin Franschhoek.
The grapes for this vintage are all from Franschhoek. Pairs beautifully with spicey dishes like curries. Wine shows hints of pineapple citrus and dried stone fruit. Fresh acidity lingers to a dry savoury finish.
Winemaking
Grapes from three Franschhoek vineyards are picked separately. Grapes are pressed and fermented in 100% stainless steel tanks whereafter they are transferred to old 228L barrels for 9 months.
Bottle closure: Stelvin
Wine analysis
Residuel Sugar 2.1g/l
pH 3.24
Total Acid 6.3g/l
Alc 13.99%
Varieties
100% Chardonnay
Winemaker’s notes
60% grapes from our Franschhoek Estate and 40% from Elim (Cape Agulhas). The Elim grapes add minerality and freshness while the Franschhoek grapes show richness in fruit. Citrus and lime notes leading into rich white pear. Lingering finish with dry savouriness.
Winemaking
Grapes from the various sites are kept separate and picked at different sugars to highlight the differences in terroir. Matured in 1st, 2nd and 3rd fill barrels for 10 months. The barrels are stirred every second week for 3 months giving a full rich mouth feel.
Wine analysis
Residuel Sugar 2.2g/l
pH 3.33
Total Acid 6.1g/l
Alc 12.29%
Variety
100% Merlot
Winemaker’s notes
Wine of origin Franschhoek.
Rich cherry, dark fruit and plums, spiced with cinnamon and vanilla on the finish. The oak is very well integrated with powerful powdery tannins. Lots of weight on the mid palate.
Enjoy it now or cellar it up to 2027.
Winemaking
Picked between 25.0-25.5 balling. Fermentation in open fermenters for 10 days and cap punched down manually every 5 hours. Matured in 225L French oak barrels for 14 months with 25% new oak.
Wine analysis
Residuel Sugar 2.8g/l
pH 3.42
Total Acid 6.0g/l
Alc 14.0%
Varieties
100% Shiraz
Winemaker’s notes
Wine of origin Western Cape (Franschhoek and Stellenbosch)
The Shiraz is a balanced and elegantly crafted wine, but yet still complex enough to keep your attention. It delivers dark fruit flavours of succulent ripe plums and cherry while combining with the classic white pepper and warm winter spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. The wine also shows firm round tannins from spending 10 months in French oak.
Winemaking
Picked between 23.5-24.5 balling. Fermentation is in open fermenters for 10 days and cap punched down manually every 5 hours. Matured in 225L French oak barrels for 10 months with 15% new oak.
Wine analysis
Residuel Sugar 2.5g/l
pH 3.50
Total Acid 6.0g/l
Alc 14.03%
Variety
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Winemaker’s notes
Wine of origin Franschhoek (all grapes from La Petite Ferme).
The Cabernet Sauvignon shows itself in a beautiful garnet colour. Firm ripe tannins in its youth. Violets and cassis leading into dense ripe blackberry and plump fruit. Njoy it now or cellar it. Best drinking 2022-2030.
Winemaking
Picked between 25.0-25.5 balling. Fermentation in open fermenters for 10 days and is cap punched down manually every 5 hours. The wine is matured in 225L French oak barrels 30%new for 14 months
Wine analysis
Residuel Sugar 1.9g/l
pH 3.51
Total Acid 6.0g/l
Alc 13.62%
Varieties
40% Elim Semillon
40% Franschhoek Sauvignon Blanc
20% Franschhoek Semillon
Winemaker’s notes
The Semillon portion for this blend combines grapes from cool climate Elim in Cape Agulhas and Franschhoek. Sauvignon Blanc from our Franschhoek Estate. Loads of tropical fruit aromas very true of Franschhoek Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon adding richness and length.
Hints of pineapple, passion fruit and black current. Acidity poised and balanced.
Winemaking
The Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc are vinified separately. There is a 12 hour skin contact on the Sauvignon Blanc which is then pressed and fermented in 100% stainless steel tanks. The Semillon is pressed and fermented in stainless steel tanks then transferred to old 228L barrels for 6 months aging on its fine lees. Bottle closure: Stelvin
Wine analysis
Residuel Sugar 1.80g/l
pH 3.25
Total Acid 6.1g/l
Alc 12.83%
Varieties
54% Shiraz
37% Grenache
9% Mourvédre
Winemaker’s notes
All the grapes come from our Franschhoek Estate.
Purple flowers, violets and rose petals on the nose. The Mourvédre adds savoury notes with spice in the background. This wine is very accessible early in its life with light oak and fine tannins.
Winemaking
The shiraz fermented and aged in 10% new French oak and the balance in older barrels for 10 months. The Grenache sees 10% whole bunch fermentation aged in aged in stainless steel tanks and old French oak barrels to respect the fruit.
Wine analysis
Residuel Sugar 2.3g/l
pH 3.41
Total Acid 6.1g/l
Alc 13.69%
Varieties
55% Cabernet Franc
24% Cabernet Sauvignon
21% Pinotage
Winemaker’s notes
Wine of origin Franschhoek.
Violet & cherry perfume leads into a broad pallet of lively cassis fruit and pliable tannins full of energy and flavour.
Enjoy it now or cellar it up to 2027
Winemaking
Picked between 25.0- 25.5 balling. Fermentation in open fermenters for 10 days, cap punched down manually every 5 hours. The wine is matured in 225L French Oak barrels for 15 months, 30%new barrels
Wine analysis
Residuel Sugar 3.5g/l
pH 3.53
Total Acid 6.3
Alc 14.52%
La Petite Ferme, situated in Franschhoek. A destination for all local and international guests, offering award-winning cuisine, wine and accommodation.
Telephone
+27 (0) 21 876 3016
