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Franschhoek Cap Classique & Champagne Festival

First or second weekend of DecemberFranschhoek, South AfricaWine Tasting$250 - $450

The world's only festival dedicated exclusively to méthode cap classique (MCC) — South Africa's answer to Champagne — held in the village of Franschhoek each December. Over 40 producers pour their traditional-method sparkling wines across multiple venues in this Huguenot heritage village. With Boschendal, Graham Beck, and L'Ormarins pouring, it is the definitive South African bubbly experience.

Estimated Attendance

~7,000 visitors

Nearest Airport

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

When

First or second weekend of December

Price

$250 - $450

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