36 ha Farm in Franschhoek

A rare and unique offering to own a lifestyle wine farm in the sought after Western Cape winelands

The Founders Estate initiated by Plaisir Wine Estate consists of 4 farms, with Plaisir Wine Estate the main portion.

Become part of a history of exceptional people who created a proud viticultural heritage that lives on

today. The farm dates back to 1693 when the French Huguenot, Charles Marais were granted the

land.

Plaisir wine farm is one of the Capes largest farms comprising 974Hectares and renowned for its exclusive range

of top quality wines.

Plaisir wine farms are situated high on the slopes of the well-known Simonsberg Mountain and the unspoilt habitat is conserved with all alien species removed.

Surrounding the vineyards, the remainder consists of the indigenous biome of fynbos.

The estate is today an inspired leader in biodiversity and a recognised partner of the WWF. Rivers and wetlands are priority areas, and the

farm ensures that these aquatic zones are maintained in their natural state. Restoration through the

planting of indigenous trees and vegetation ensures sustainability of these ecosystems.

The Cape leopard, honey badger, buck, barn owl, otters, mongoose, and caracal are but a few of the fauna found on the farm.

Farm Size: 35.58ha

Vineyards: 14.51 hectares featuring Chenin Blanc, Gewrtztraminer, Alverinho and Muscat de Frontignan

Soil Types: Avalon, Clovelly, and Kroonstad

Yearly Income Estimate of R1 339 000

VAT Registered Entity

Plaisir Wine Estate is one of the Capes largest farms comprising 974 hectares and it is renowned for its exclusive range of top quality wines.

With its wide diversity of soils, slopes and elevations, Plaisir''s success as a producer of fine wines is inextricably linked to the terroir.

Situated on the east-facing slopes of the Simonsberg, the vineyards manage to evade the damaging hot afternoon sun as it sets behind the mountain peaks towering above.

The myriad of slopes and aspects on the mountain allow for each cultivar to be planted in its optimal position.

Well drained, weathered granite soils with their good moisture retention abilities allow for

successful dryland cultivation of vines with naturally reduced yields. Judicious canopy

management further ensures that each bunch of grapes is given the best chance of producing

berries rich in flavour and complexity.

Water source is from the Perskeboord Dam, 20 ha water servitude storage on Plaisir Farm 7.

Eskom 6 meter Servitude road in favour of Portion 5 of Farm 966.

Servitude road in favour of Farm 969 on NE boundary. Spilpunt Servitude in favour of Plaisir

Vineyards: Block 133A Gewrtztraminer 3.9 ha Planted 2018, Block 133D Muscat de Frontignan 3.14 ha Planted 2002, Block 143A Alverinho 0.77 ha Planted 2013, Block 143B Chenin blanc 13.74 ha Planted 2013.

Irrigation @ 1 500 m/ha/year, season dependent.

Dam capacity approximately 13 000 m.