Unique Wine Farm in Franschhoek Rural , Cape Winelands
Income-Producing - A Rare and unique offering.
The Founders Estate initiated by Plaisir Wine Estate consists of 4 farms, with Plaisir Wine Estate situated on 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. One of the Cape’s largest farms comprising 974Hectares and renowned for its exclusive range of top quality wines.
The Plaisir properties is 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 the continued functioning 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: 59.52ha
GEOGRAPHICS Today Plaisir Wine Estate is one of the Cape’s 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 land. Situated on the east-facing slopes of the Simonsberg, the vineyards manage to evade the damaging hot late afternoon sun as it slips behind the peaks towering above. Also, the myriad of slopes and aspects on the mountain allow for each cultivar to be planted in its optimum position.
The 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.
Infrastructure and viticulture (Specific to each portion) Water: Dam capacity approximately 20 000m³ fed from the Simonsberg mountain Irrigation @ 1 500 m³/ha/year, season dependent. Agricultural zoned farmland with established vineyards
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