Quietly exceptional.
Small-batch wines from the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge.
ROOTED IN PURPOSE
5% of every bottle sold goes directly to Francis Academy, empowering the next generation of young rugby players.
SMALL-BATCH BY DESIGN
Every bottle is crafted in limited quantities, ensuring uncompromising attention to detail from vineyard to glass.
BURGUNDIAN IN TRADITION
Inspired by centuries of old world winemaking, our methods honour the terroir and let the grape speak for itself.
FROM THE SOIL UP
Rooted in the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, Francis Wines crafts small-batch Chardonnay & Pinot Noir inspired by centuries of Burgundian tradition. Old world in spirit, South African in soul.
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CHARDONNAY
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PINOT NOIR
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CASES
AS SEEN IN
The Chardonnay
FROM THE RUGBY FIELD TO THE VINE
From the cobbled fields of Paarl to the slopes of Burgundy and back to the soils of Hemel-en-Aarde — this is Burton Francis, and the journey that built Francis Wines.
FRANCIS ACADEMY
5% of every bottle sold goes directly to Francis Academy, empowering the next generation of young rugby players.
SHOP BY VARIETAL
- SMALL-BATCH & HANDCRAFTED
- BURGUNDIAN IN METHOD
- HAND-HARVESTED
- AGED IN FRENCH OAK BARRELS
- Cape Town, SA
"Bought the Pinot Noir after reading about Burton's story and it delivered on every level. Soft tannins, earthy complexity and a finish that lingers long after the last sip. Already on my second case."
- Johannesburg, SA
"I've tried a lot of Hemel-en-Aarde Chardonnays and this one holds its own. Elegant, precise and unmistakably Burgundian in style. You can taste the craftsmanship in every glass."
