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World-Class Wine Regions

South African & French Wines

Discover the rich heritage and exceptional quality of wines from South Africa's Cape Winelands and France's prestigious wine regions. From historic estates to modern vineyards, experience world-class wines and culinary excellence.

South African Wine Estates

Experience the finest wine estates in South Africa's Cape Winelands, where centuries-old tradition meets modern innovation. From Stellenbosch to Franschhoek, discover world-class wines and exceptional dining experiences.

Boschendal Estate

Founded in 1688, Boschendal offers award-winning wines, farm-to-table dining, and historic Cape Dutch architecture. Known for exceptional Chardonnay and Shiraz.

Delaire Graff Estate

A modern luxury vineyard featuring world-class wines, art collection, and fine dining. Their Terraced Block Chardonnay 2022 was named "Chardonnay of the Year."

Mont Rochelle

Sir Richard Branson's 22-room hotel and vineyard, featuring historic cellars, award-winning restaurants, and the acclaimed Little Rock wine range.

Featured Estate: Boschendal

Heritage & History

  • Est. in 1688 by French Huguenot Jean le Long
  • Historic Cape Dutch manor house from 1688
  • De Villiers family farm until 1879
  • Acquired by Cecil Rhodes in 1887
  • Now a premier wine and culinary destination

Current Offerings

  • Award-winning wine portfolio
  • Farm-to-table Werf Restaurant
  • Casual Deli Restaurant
  • Daily wine tastings with local pairings
  • Luxury accommodation in historic cottages

French Wine Regions

Explore France's legendary wine regions, each with its distinct terroir and centuries of winemaking tradition. From Bordeaux's grand châteaux to Burgundy's historic climats, discover the epitome of fine wine craftsmanship.

Bordeaux

Storied elegance and power, with grand Médoc châteaux and riverfront estates. Known for opulent red blends of Merlot (62%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (25%), defined by the prestigious 1855 Grand Cru classification.

Burgundy

Contemplative and terroir-focused, with gentle Côte d'Or slopes and UNESCO-listed climats. Home to world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, each village and slope speaking with its own distinct accent.

Northern Rhône

Muscular yet soulful wines from steep granite terraces. Famous for concentrated Syrah (Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie) and floral Viognier (Condrieu), expressing the dramatic landscape in every bottle.

Featured Region: Bordeaux

Signature Experiences

  • Stay at InterContinental Grand Hôtel Bordeaux
  • Visit Château Lynch-Bages in Pauillac
  • Tour legendary Château d'Yquem
  • Explore medieval Saint-Émilion
  • Dine at Michelin-starred Le Pressoir d'Argent

Wine Highlights

  • Left Bank Cabernet-dominated blends
  • Right Bank Merlot-based wines
  • Sweet Sauternes from botrytized grapes
  • Historic 1855 Classification estates
  • Extensive château cellar collections

Southern Rhône & Provence

Sun-scorched vineyards producing rich Grenache-Syrah-Mourvèdre blends in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Gigondas. Experience the terroir of garrigue amid olive groves and lavender fields.

  • Stay at La Mirande in historic Avignon
  • Tour the legendary Châteauneuf-du-Pape
  • Visit the Abbey of Sénanque
  • Dine at 3* Oustau de Baumanière

Champagne

Effervescence and elegance beneath Gothic cathedrals. Home to prestigious houses producing bright, celebratory wines from Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Meunier grapes.

  • Experience Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa
  • Tour Moët & Chandon cellars
  • Visit Reims Cathedral
  • Dine at 3* L'Assiette Champenoise

Regional Wine Comparison

South African Signatures

  • Pinotage (unique South African variety)
  • Chenin Blanc (largest plantings worldwide)
  • Cabernet Sauvignon (Stellenbosch specialty)
  • Syrah/Shiraz (cool-climate expressions)
  • Méthode Cap Classique sparkling wines

French Classics

  • Bordeaux blends (Cabernet & Merlot)
  • Burgundian Pinot Noir & Chardonnay
  • Champagne (traditional method)
  • Rhône Valley Syrah & blends
  • Loire Valley Chenin Blanc & Sauvignon

The Circle of Wine: A 7-Day Parker-Rated Luxury Road Trip

Here's your refined, richly detailed long-form editorial itinerary, structured day-by-day, showcasing an immersive Bordeaux experience tailored for luxury travelers who cherish precision, Parker points, and Michelin-starred mastery.

There are journeys, and then there are pilgrimages.

Bordeaux, that hallowed cradle of Cabernet and Merlot, isn't just a wine region—it's a living museum of flavor, tradition, and architectural beauty. But for the discerning traveler, the mission is clear: go beyond the cellar doors and into the sanctuaries of the world's most revered wines—those blessed with 95 points and above by none other than Robert Parker himself.

This is not a casual tasting tour. This is a weeklong odyssey, self-driven and precision-crafted for those who sip slowly, travel boldly, and believe that the only worthy route through Bordeaux is one lined with first-growth vineyards, 5-star château suites, and Michelin stars on every plate.

Day 1: Golden Beginnings in Sauternes

Stay: Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey
Dining: Lalique, 1 Michelin star

You land gently in the amber-hued heart of Sauternes. Begin your journey at the iconic Château d'Yquem. Each tasting here feels ceremonial; bottles spanning multiple decades reveal why Parker repeatedly awarded this estate the rare perfect score. Move onward to Château Climens and Château Suduiraut, sampling complex, honeyed elixirs balanced by stunning freshness.

Your first night is indulgently spent at Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey, a Lalique-designed 5-star gem whose glass walls shimmer like Sauternes itself. Dinner at the Michelin-starred Lalique restaurant is refined yet rich, mirroring the wines you've encountered today: foie gras with apricot confit, scallops glazed in saffron butter, and finishes with Yquem-infused crème brûlée.

Day 2: Bordeaux City — Elegance & Epicureanism

Stay: InterContinental Bordeaux – Le Grand Hôtel
Dining: Le Pressoir d'Argent, 2 Michelin stars

Morning sunlight accompanies your leisurely drive north to Bordeaux's vibrant cityscape. Check in at the palatial InterContinental Bordeaux – Le Grand Hôtel, an 18th-century landmark facing the grand opera. Spend the afternoon exploring Bordeaux's UNESCO-listed boulevards and boutiques, stopping into the famed L'Intendant wine boutique or the state-of-the-art La Cité du Vin museum.

Evening transforms into culinary theatre at Gordon Ramsay's Le Pressoir d'Argent. Order the pressed Brittany lobster, impeccably paired with vintage Graves or Médoc. Sip slowly, as each mouthful is both storytelling and sensory poetry.

Day 3: Saint-Émilion's Limestone Symphony

Stay: Château Troplong Mondot
Dining: Les Belles Perdrix, 1 Michelin star

Eastward now, into Saint-Émilion's dreamy medieval streets. Your visits today are legendary: Château Pavie, famous for Parker's repeated perfect 100s, offers a tasting hall overlooking undulating vineyards. At Château Angélus, the bells ring and the wines pour silkily, luxurious yet structured. Château Canon offers restrained elegance and chalky finesse—a thoughtful counterpart to Pavie's muscular style.

Sleep atop the Saint-Émilion plateau at the stunningly renovated Château Troplong Mondot, where each suite is tastefully furnished and vineyard views stretch infinitely. Michelin-starred Les Belles Perdrix brings seasonal produce to poetic perfection—think delicate pigeon breast, truffle risotto, and blackberry sorbet.

Day 4: Intimate Seduction in Pomerol

Stay: Château Troplong Mondot (2nd night)
Dining: Private dining or L'Atelier de Candale

A short drive leads to Pomerol's legendary gravel and clay soils. Start at Château La Conseillante, renowned for its aromatic elegance. Continue to L'Église Clinet, home to some of Pomerol's most collectible wines—tiny production, monumental taste. Vieux Château Certan completes the day with its haunting balance of power and subtlety.

Relaxed and inspired, return to Troplong Mondot. Tonight, opt for private dining or explore the charming L'Atelier de Candale, savoring local delicacies with views of vines under a slowly darkening sky.

Day 5: Left Bank Majesty — Margaux, Pauillac & Saint-Julien

Stay: Château Cordeillan-Bages
Dining: Restaurant Cordeillan-Bages, 1 Michelin star

Crossing the Gironde estuary westward, your journey reaches iconic Médoc. Begin at the classical perfection of Château Margaux, tasting wines that embody grace itself. Next, step into artful opulence at Mouton Rothschild, where wine and art intersect memorably—tastings here include vintages famously adorned by Picasso and Warhol labels. Finish the afternoon at the impressive Château Léoville Las Cases, known for deep complexity and consistent Parker accolades.

Your stay tonight is Château Cordeillan-Bages, a boutique Relais & Châteaux treasure. Dinner at its Michelin-starred restaurant echoes Médoc's terroir: roasted duck, truffle potato purée, and delicate sauces crafted to perfection.

Day 6: Saint-Estèphe & Graves — Depth and Refinement

Stay: Les Sources de Caudalie
Dining: La Grand'Vigne, 2 Michelin stars

Continuing south, explore Saint-Estèphe's powerful style at Château Montrose, famed for structured, long-lived wines. Then to Cos d'Estournel, exotic and lavish, where every sip feels richly spiced. Pichon Baron adds aristocratic elegance, completing your Médoc pilgrimage.

Your afternoon leads to Graves and Pessac-Léognan. Check into the exquisite Les Sources de Caudalie, where vinotherapy spa treatments relax mind and body. Dinner at the two-starred La Grand'Vigne pairs elevated local ingredients—blue lobster, tender lamb—with vintages from adjacent Château Smith Haut Lafitte, a Parker-favorite.

Day 7: Sauternes — A Golden Return

Stay: Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey (final night)
Dining: Restaurant Lalique, 1 Michelin star

Your final day circles back gracefully to Sauternes' glowing vineyards. Revisit Château d'Yquem, exploring deeper into its legendary vintages, or savor the lively brightness of Château Climens and the sensual depth of Suduiraut. A vertical tasting perhaps, to truly grasp the essence of time and terroir in liquid gold.

As evening settles, return once more to the Lalique-designed embrace of Lafaurie-Peyraguey. Dinner, under Michelin's attentive eye, celebrates this golden terroir one last time—seared foie gras, delicate lobster bisque, and perfect wine pairings.

Sip and reflect. The circle has closed, yet Bordeaux's spell remains: lasting, profound, irresistible.

Epilogue: Bordeaux Beyond Points

This curated route was never merely about Parker points. It was about tasting terroir, living history, and discovering Bordeaux's quiet moments of breathtaking luxury. In these seven days, you've become part of its eternal story—each sip remembered, every sunset savored.

This is Bordeaux: timeless, transcendent, and waiting always for your return.

From Bordeaux to South Africa: A Tale of Terroir & Taste

When people imagine visiting Bordeaux, they think vineyards—and rightly so. With roughly 9,000 vineyards, Bordeaux is more than a wine region; it's a way of life. Yet, this famed terroir holds secrets beyond its legendary Châteaux. Just two hours from Bordeaux lies Biarritz, the surfing capital of Europe, seamlessly blending vineyard vacation with coastal charm.

Our wine journey, inspired by over a decade of world travel and significant years spent immersed in the captivating landscapes of South Africa, aims to redefine wine tourism. South Africa, our home away from home, taught us that wine experiences should be personal, vibrant, and unforgettable. Perfectly situated between Bordeaux's rolling vineyards and Biarritz's sandy shores, we offer intimate, bespoke wine tours.

At LiveTheLifeTV, it's not simply about tasting wine—it's about immersing yourself fully in the essence of each region, experiencing the vibrant interplay of soil, climate, and passionate winemaking.

From Bordeaux's historic elegance to South Africa's pioneering spirit, let us guide you on a personalized journey where exceptional wine, coastal relaxation, and the joy of discovery await.

From the vineyards to the sea—Vive La Vie.

La Cave Du Bon Vivant

Bordeaux

  • L'Esprit de Pavie: Vinified in the tradition of Château Pavie; lush Merlot-led blend aged in oak for 15 months.
  • Chapelle d'Aliénor: Rich terroir near Saint-Émilion, vines around 40 years old, producing wines of elegant finesse.
  • Château Marjosse: Prestigious estate managed by Pierre Lurton; Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Sauvignon, and Sémillon.
  • Château Ronan: 100% Merlot from Pomerol's Château Clinet team; rich aromas of cherries, raspberry, spices.

Bordeaux Supérieur

  • Château de Reignac: Lauded by Robert Parker; sophisticated Bordeaux Supérieur, rivaling classified growths.

Graves & Pessac-Léognan

  • Clos Floridène: Aromatic, fruit-driven wines reflecting Denis Dubourdieu's expertise.
  • Château Haura: Classic blend with elegant tannins and fruity freshness.
  • Château La Louvière: Varied terroir, producing both complex reds and vibrant whites.
  • Château Gazin Rocquencourt: Innovative viticulture, elegant blends by Michel Rolland.
  • Château Latour Martillac: Grand Cru Classé; exceptional balance, white and red wines.
  • Château Fieuzal: Powerful, concentrated wines, excellent reputation.
  • Domaine de Merlet: Unique, family-driven vinification; powerful aging potential.
  • Château Carbonnieux: Distinguished whites and reds, hallmark Graves character.
  • La Réserve de Malartic: Second wine with refined fruit, smoky notes, and complexity.
  • Château Pape Clément: Bernard Magrez's prestigious estate; exemplary second and third wines.
  • Château Olivier: Historic site producing elegant, classified wines.
  • Château Haut-Brion: First Growth, legendary for both red and white wines.
  • Château La Mission Haut-Brion: Top estate, powerful and complex.
  • Domaine de Chevalier: Benchmark for both red and white.
  • Château Smith Haut Lafitte: Iconic, especially for whites.
  • Château Haut-Bailly: Elegant, age-worthy.

Haut-Médoc

  • Château Cambon La Pelouse: Situated between Giscours and Cantemerle; structured wines from gravelly terroir.
  • Château Cantemerle: Elegant, tender tannins with aromatic complexity, typical of Médoc's sandy soils.
  • Château Chasse Spleen: Deep garnet wines with wild berries, blueberries, rounded and silky tannins.
  • Château Sociando Mallet: Complex red fruit, subtle oak; known for impressive aging potential.
  • Château La Lagune: 3rd Growth, refined and floral.
  • Château La Tour Carnet: 4th Growth, historic.
  • Château Belgrave: 5th Growth, value.

Margaux

  • Château Margaux: Legendary First Growth, benchmark for elegance and finesse.
  • Château Ferrière: Small, prestigious estate; blends Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc.
  • Château Dufort-Vivens: Second Cru Classé; violets, black cherry, truffle.
  • Château Brane-Cantenac: Classic Margaux complexity; aromatic finesse, sustainable viticulture.
  • Les Hauts du Tertre: Second wine blending power and finesse, cherry and plum notes.
  • Chevalier de Lascombes: Elegant, smoother sibling of Château Lascombes, charming and approachable.
  • Confidence de Prieuré-Lichine: Expertly crafted wines guided by Stéphane Derenoncourt and Michel Rolland.
  • Château Palmer: 3rd Growth, world-class.
  • Château Giscours: 3rd Growth, elegant and structured.
  • Château Rauzan-Ségla: 2nd Growth, classic.
  • Château Lascombes: 2nd Growth, modern style.
  • Château Malescot St. Exupéry: 3rd Growth, rising star.

Saint Julien

  • Château Léoville Las Cases: Top "Super Second" growth, powerful and structured.
  • Château Talbot: Harmonious bridge between Margaux finesse and Pauillac power.
  • Château Gloria: Exceptional quality-value, rivaling classified growths.
  • Château du Glana: Deeply structured wines from the esteemed Saint-Pierre and Lagrange vineyards.
  • Les Fiefs de Lagrange: Rich fruit, spice complexity; robust with exceptional aging capacity.
  • Les Pélerins Lafon Rochet: Diverse soils, precise winemaking, and environmentally conscious viticulture.
  • Château Ducru-Beaucaillou: 2nd Growth, iconic.
  • Château Gruaud-Larose: 2nd Growth, classic.
  • Château Branaire-Ducru: 4th Growth, refined.
  • Château Beychevelle: 4th Growth, popular.
  • Château Léoville Barton: 2nd Growth, traditional.

Pauillac

  • Château Lafite Rothschild: Iconic First Growth, renowned for longevity and complexity.
  • Château Mouton Rothschild: First Growth, famous for its art labels and opulent style.
  • Château Latour: First Growth, known for power and age-worthiness.
  • Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande: "Super Second," elegant and complex Pauillac.
  • Château Pontet-Canet: Biodynamic, highly rated, expressive Pauillac.
  • Réserve de la Comtesse: Richly textured second wine; spice-enhanced elegance.
  • Château Lynch Moussas: Meticulously managed vineyards; deep, matured tannins.
  • Château Lacoste Borie: Fruity elegance, approachable style from younger vines.
  • Château Pichon Longueville Baron: 2nd Growth, opulent.
  • Château d'Armailhac: 5th Growth, elegant.
  • Château Clerc Milon: 5th Growth, vibrant.
  • Château Duhart-Milon: 4th Growth, Rothschild stable.

Saint Estèphe

  • Château Montrose: Powerful, long-lived, classic Saint Estèphe.
  • Goulée by Cos d'Estournel: Rich Médoc terroir, vinified by Cos d'Estournel team.
  • La Dame de Montrose: Luxurious second wine; velvety Merlot presence.
  • Château Sérilhan: Award-winning craftsmanship; structured and richly textured.
  • Château Cos d'Estournel: 2nd Growth, exotic.
  • Château Calon-Ségur: 3rd Growth, heart label.
  • Château Lafon-Rochet: 4th Growth, value.
  • Château Phélan Ségur: Well regarded.

Sauternes & Barsac

  • Château d'Yquem: The world's greatest sweet wine, Premier Cru Supérieur, legendary for its complexity and longevity.
  • Château Coutet: Fresh, vibrant Barsac wines; notes of citrus, honey, and vanilla.
  • Château Rabaud Promis: Premier Cru Classé, complex terroir, deep honeyed concentration.
  • Château Rayne Vigneau: Magnificent terroir, Premier Grand Cru Classé.
  • Clos Haut Peyraguey: Small, refined estate; expressive Sémillon dominance.
  • Château Suduiraut: Premier Cru, rich and honeyed.
  • Château Climens: Barsac, Sémillon specialist.
  • Château Guiraud: Premier Cru, organic pioneer.
  • Château Doisy-Daëne: Barsac, classic.

Madiran

  • Château Montus: "The Petrus of the Southwest"; powerful, elegant, deeply concentrated.
  • Château d'Aydie: Complex and powerful, superb aging potential.

Saint-Émilion

  • Château Cheval Blanc: Legendary Premier Grand Cru Classé A; Merlot and Cabernet Franc blend, renowned for elegance and longevity.
  • Château Ausone: Rare Premier Grand Cru Classé A; powerful, age-worthy, and highly sought after.
  • Château Figeac: Premier Grand Cru Classé; Cabernet-driven, elegant and complex.
  • Château Angélus: Premier Grand Cru Classé A, iconic.
  • Château Pavie: Premier Grand Cru Classé A, powerful.
  • Château Canon: Premier Grand Cru Classé B, elegant.
  • Château Troplong Mondot: Premier Grand Cru Classé B, robust.

Pomerol

  • Château Ronan: 100% Merlot from Pomerol's Château Clinet team; rich aromas of cherries, raspberry, spices.
  • Château La Conseillante: Iconic estate; silky, perfumed, Merlot-dominant wines.
  • Château Clinet: Plush, modern, highly rated for its depth and richness.
  • Château Trotanoy: Deep, complex, age-worthy, a true connoisseur's choice.
  • Château La Fleur-Pétrus: Elegant, highly sought after.
  • Château L'Evangile: Rothschild-owned, plush.
  • Château Le Pin: Cult wine, rare.
  • Vieux Château Certan: Classic, highly rated.

South Africa Selection

  • Cederberg (Wilderness): High-altitude, cool-climate estate; Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz.
  • Saronsberg (Tulbagh): Award-winning, bold reds; Shiraz, Rhône blends.
  • Allesverloren (Swartland): Swartland's oldest; robust Shiraz, Tinta Barocca, fortifieds.
  • Groote Post (Darling): Coastal, cool-climate; Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot.
  • Vondeling (Paardeberg): Biodiverse, panoramic; Chenin Blanc, Rhône-style blends.
  • Diemersfontein (Wellington): Famous for coffee-chocolate Pinotage; Shiraz, Chenin Blanc.
  • Veenwouden (Paarl): Mediterranean style; Merlot, Cabernet Franc.
  • Landskroon (Paarl): Family-run, historic; elegant reds, port-style wines.
  • Glen Carlou (Paarl): Meticulous selection; Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon.
  • Backsberg Family Reserve (Paarl): Exclusive, characterful vintages; Bordeaux blends.
  • Marianne Wines (Klapmuts): Bordeaux-style blends; fruit-forward, nuanced.
  • Babylonstoren (Klapmuts): Pristine terroir; Chenin Blanc, Shiraz.
  • Mont Destin (Klapmuts): Small-batch, Rhône-inspired; Shiraz.
  • Rupert & Rothschild (Franschhoek): Prestigious collaboration; Bordeaux blends.
  • Plaisir de Merle (Franschhoek): Terroir-driven; Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot.
  • Anthonij Rupert (Franschhoek): Innovative, terroir-specific; Syrah, Cabernet Franc.
  • Graham Beck (Franschhoek): Renowned for Cap Classique sparkling wines.
  • La Motte (Franschhoek): Excellence in winemaking; Shiraz, Sauvignon Blanc.
  • Grande Provence (Franschhoek): Historic, refined; Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon.
  • Boschendal (Franschhoek): Diverse, consistent; Chardonnay, Shiraz.
  • Tokara (Stellenbosch): Balanced, elegant; Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay.
  • Sadie Family Wines (Swartland): Acclaimed fine wines; Columella, Palladius.
  • Mullineux (Swartland): Award-winning; Syrah, Chenin Blanc.
  • Klein Constantia Vin de Constance (Constantia): Iconic sweet wine.
  • Boekenhoutskloof (Franschhoek): Modern classics; The Chocolate Block, Syrah.
  • Kanonkop (Stellenbosch): Premier Cru-quality; Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon.
  • Delaire Graff Estate (Stellenbosch): High-altitude, elegant; Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon.
  • Neil Ellis (Stellenbosch): Terroir-driven; Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc.
  • Le Riche (Stellenbosch): Cabernet Sauvignon specialists.
  • Warwick (Stellenbosch): Bordeaux-style blends; Warwick Trilogy.
  • Vilafonté (Stellenbosch): SA-Californian collaboration; structured blends.
  • Ken Forrester (Stellenbosch): Chenin Blanc specialists.
  • Kleine Zalze Family Reserve (Stellenbosch): Single-vineyard, top-tier; Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon.
  • Dornier (Stellenbosch): Tradition meets innovation; Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon.
  • Rust & Vrede (Stellenbosch): Renowned for Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah.
  • Vergelegen (Somerset West): Historic estate, Bordeaux blends, Sauvignon Blanc.
  • Morgenster (Somerset West): Italian varietals, Bordeaux blends, olive oil.
  • Waterkloof (Somerset West): Biodynamic, elegant Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc.
  • Paul Cluver (Elgin): Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling specialist.
  • Meerlust (Stellenbosch): Iconic Rubicon Bordeaux blend, Pinot Noir.
  • De Toren (Stellenbosch): Modern Bordeaux-style blends, Fusion V.
  • Amani (Stellenbosch): Boutique, Merlot, Cabernet Franc.
  • Jordan (Stellenbosch): Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah.
  • Saxenburg (Stellenbosch): Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage.
  • Ataraxia (Hemel-en-Aarde): Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc.
  • Bouchard Finlayson (Hemel-en-Aarde): Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc.
  • Hamilton Russell (Hemel-en-Aarde): Benchmark Pinot Noir, Chardonnay.
  • Hemel & Aarde (Walker Bay): Cool-climate Pinot Noir, Chardonnay region.
  • Raka Wine (Walker Bay): Bordeaux blends, Syrah, value reds.
  • Aaldering (Stellenbosch): Pinotage, Sauvignon Blanc, luxury focus.
  • Clos Malverne (Stellenbosch): Pinotage, Merlot, Cape blends.
  • Hartenberg (Stellenbosch): Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon.
  • Beyerskloof (Stellenbosch): Pinotage specialist, Cape blends.
  • Simonsig (Stellenbosch): Cap Classique, Chenin Blanc, Pinotage.
  • Villiera (Stellenbosch): Cap Classique, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc.
  • Diemersdal (Durbanville): Sauvignon Blanc, Pinotage, value reds.
  • Nitida (Durbanville): Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, boutique wines.
  • Mulderbosch (Stellenbosch): Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Rosé.
  • De Grendel (Durbanville): Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, Bordeaux blends.
  • Eagles Nest (Constantia): Shiraz, Merlot, Viognier.
  • Groot Constantia (Constantia): Historic, wide range, sweet wines.
  • Klein Constantia (Constantia): Vin de Constance, Sauvignon Blanc.
  • Buitenverwachting (Constantia): Sauvignon Blanc, blends.
  • Steenberg (Constantia): Sauvignon Blanc, Cap Classique, Merlot.
  • Cape Point (Noordhoek): Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, coastal freshness.
  • Reyneke (Stellenbosch): Biodynamic, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc.
  • Rustenberg (Stellenbosch): Historic, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay.
  • Thelema Mountain Vineyards (Stellenbosch): Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz.
  • Spier (Stellenbosch): Large, historic, wide range.
  • Oldenburg Vineyards (Stellenbosch): Premium, Syrah, Chardonnay.
  • Uva Mira (Stellenbosch): High-altitude, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon.
  • Glenelly Estate (Stellenbosch): Bordeaux blends, Chardonnay.
  • Raats Family Wines (Stellenbosch): Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Franc.
  • Kleine Zalze (Stellenbosch): Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon.
  • AA Badenhorst Family Wines (Swartland): Iconic blends.
  • Porseleinberg (Swartland): Cult Syrah.
  • David & Nadia (Swartland): Chenin Blanc, Grenache.
  • Leeuwenkuil (Swartland): Value, Syrah.
  • Constantia Glen (Constantia): Bordeaux blends, Sauvignon Blanc.
  • Buitenverwachting (Constantia): Sauvignon Blanc, blends.
  • Steenberg (Constantia): Sauvignon Blanc, Cap Classique.
  • Groot Constantia (Constantia): Historic, wide range.
  • Creation Wines (Hemel-en-Aarde): Pinot Noir, Chardonnay.
  • Newton Johnson (Hemel-en-Aarde): Pinot Noir, Chardonnay.
  • Storm Wines (Hemel-en-Aarde): Pinot Noir specialist.
  • Hamilton Russell (Hemel-en-Aarde): Pinot Noir, Chardonnay.
  • Bouchard Finlayson (Hemel-en-Aarde): Pinot Noir, Chardonnay.
  • Iona (Elgin): Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir.
  • Paul Cluver (Elgin): Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling.
  • Springfield Estate (Robertson): Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay.
  • De Wetshof (Robertson): Chardonnay specialist.
  • Lismore Estate (Overberg): Chardonnay, Syrah.
  • Raka (Walker Bay): Bordeaux blends, Syrah.

La Cave Du Bon Vivant invites you on a journey through terroir, taste, and tradition.