Dieu Donné

High up in the Franschhoek vineyards you’ll find Dieu Donné – translated from French meaning ‘A gift from God’ - perched on the steep southwest facing slopes of the Franschhoek mountains. The potential of this boutique winery was realised in 1987 by French-Mauritian Robert Maingard, when he was in search of his French roots in South-Africa. Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and various Chardonnay clones were planted, replacing old vines.

Featured in the Dieu Donné logo is the unique Croix de Lorraine with its distinctive double bars, a proud symbol that through the ages has been associated with a spirit of non-conformity – a spirit true to Dieu Donné’s approach to wine making.  

Stephan du Toit, Cape Wine Master and winemaker at Dieu Donné started to develop the Dieu Donné range of wines fourteen years ago, after he had travelled the wine regions of the world and now makes wines crafted to express the unique terroir of this corner of the Franschhoek valley.

Dieu Donne's cellar door is open to the public. It's tasting room and restaurant boasts wonderful views of the valley and is widely considered as one of the top boutique wineries for tourists to visit. To find out more about Dieu Donné you can visit their website: www.dieudonnevineyards.com