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OUT
TO DINE WITH
RELAIS & CHÂTEAUX
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Showcook.com
invited three celebrated Cape Relais & Chateau properties; Le
Quartier Français in Franschhoek, The Cellars Hohenort in Constantia
and Bushmans
Kloof Wilderness Reserve and Retreat, in the majestic Cederberg
Mountains to join us in a stunning three part feature.
Divine
food and elegant wines from three superb Cape winelands estates;
Plaisir de Merle, Uitkyk and Le Bonheur, chosen to accompany
desirable menus with distinctive wines showcased in glorious settings
to delight very special guests.
LE
QUARTIER FRANÇAIS
  
Le
Quartier Français (the French Quarter) together with their new
gorgeous addition, The Cottage, is an exclusive boutique hotel situated
in the heart of The French Huguenot valley of Franschhoek, in the Cape
Winelands. Sequestered in meandering fragrant
gardens, award winning Le Quartier Français is a haven of tranquility
and an absolute gem where Executive Chef Margot Janse is a
culinary tour de force. Read
more click here...
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THE
CELLARS HOHENORT
  
Join
us for a glimpse of one of South Africa's most coveted Relais &
Châteaux tables and enjoy a taste of Executive Chef Rumé Booyens
elegant menus. The Cellars-Hohenort, an integral part of the superb Collection of Relais
& Châteaux five star hotels, that dedicated Liz McGrath has transformed
with her inimitable touch over
the years into a veritable oasis of exquisite accommodation and discerning
cuisine in the midst of glorious gardens. Read
more click here...
BUSHMANS
KLOOF
WILDERNESS RESERVE AND RETREAT
  
Bushmans
Kloof Wilderness Reserve and Retreat, where Victoria Tollman O'Hana and Toni
Tollman have established their own imprint; one of warmth,
hospitality and great style bringing a touch of international glamour
to this enchanting lodge in a valuable historic area. Executive Chef Jannie Melis's delectable
Cape cuisine reflect the botanical richness of the area in which
Bushmans Kloof has played such a vital role. Read
more click here...
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PLAISIR
DE MERLE
Plaisir
de Merle, one of the great estates of Simondium in the Paarl region, is
a
Distell showpiece. Their wines are acclaimed internationally for both
their whites and reds. Niel Bester, their winemaker, explains,
"That not only have they the benefit of great fruit from a unique
terroir but they have valuable insight from Dr Paul Pontallier, MD at
one of the most illustrious Chateaux in France, Margaux". Read
more click here...
UITKYK
The
serene Uitkyk estate with its esteemed wines and Georgian architecture, is
situated on the southwestern slopes of the Simonsberg. Established
in 1712, the estate’s neo-classical manor house, completed in
1788, is thought to be the work of the celebrated French architect Louis Michel
Thibault, who was active at the Cape at the end of the 18th Century. Read
more click here...
LE
BONHEUR
Delightful and timeless, historic Le
Bonheur produces choice wines from hand
selected grapes stemming from an enviable terroir. Handsome wines from
an elegant estate where their historic manor house, with its
twin peak gables, is a splendid setting for private dinners by
appointment only. This 163-hectare estate is situated along
the slopes of the Klapmuts Hill of the Simonsberg Mountain, in the
Stellenbosch Wine of Origin district. Read
more click here...
The Cellars Hohenort, Le Quartier Français and Bushmans Kloof
belong to one of the finest associations in the world, the
brilliantly successful Relais & Châteaux. A group that has been
established for just over half a century and is the ultimate
benchmark for charming refined hotels and international culinary
excellence.
Properties that offer an unique style, ageless charm in
relaxed friendly settings. Relais & Châteaux five star hotels that
embrace the motto
Courtesy,
Charm, Character, Calm and Cuisine, the acclaimed ethos of
internationally renowned Relais & Châteaux group.
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 Annie-Claude
Bergonzoli, General Manager of Relais & Chateaux South East Africa
and Indian Ocean, who oversees every aspect of the important work of the
Relais & Chateaux group.
A
motto at the Relais & Chateaux is never to rest on our laurels, a
standard that applies to the strict quality requirements in recruiting
new properties. Relais & Châteaux prides itself on its art of
receiving guests well.
The
finest contemporary signatures in the culinary world have come together
under the Relais Gourmands label. Founded in 1972, this label represents
the “haute couture” of Relais & Châteaux when it comes to fine
dining. Present in 21 countries, each of the 147 Relais Gourmands is an
international culinary benchmark whilst remaining faithful to the spirit
of its own culture. In 2007, the Relais Gourmands represent more than
300 Michelin stars across the globe.
www.relaischateaux.com
The
Chaîne des Rôtisseurs
An
international gastronomic society founded in Paris in 1950, devoted to
fine dining and preserving the camaraderie and pleasures of the table.
Most importantly the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs promotes excellence in the
food and wine industry as well as cultivating and furthering the talents
of young up and coming chefs and sommeliers world wide.
http://www.chaine-des-rotisseurs.net/en/history.php
A SHOWCOOK.COM PRODUCTION
Photography by Franz Lauinger
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