Saffelberg Investments
Saffelberg Investments is an investment company, focusing on growth companies looking to conquer the world from Europe.
Whether you dream of an impressive corporate event or a fairytale wedding, our venue is located in a beautifully renovated farmhouse on the outskirts of Brussels. Our location offers an unique combination of historical elegance and modern facilities.
OPLOMBIKE has 8 holiday homes. Due to its unique location, every guest will enjoy his stay. An ideal place to enjoy with family, friends or colleagues. For the business clientele, this is a perfect location for a seminar, combined with one or more overnight stays or a cycle/relaxation break.
The Abduction of Europa
The Abduction of Europa by Koenraad Tinel is a contemporary artwork inspired by the Greek myth of Europa. In the story, the Phoenician princess Europa is abducted by Zeus, who has disguised himself as a bull. Tinel interprets this classic myth in a quirky and expressive way. His sculptures and drawings, often raw and emotionally charged, give the mythological figures a modern and timeless appearance. The theme of abduction, power, and seduction remains relevant and is translated by Tinel into a universal story about human instincts and power dynamics.
Restaurant Popelier
De Popelier is a meat and wine restaurant in rural Gooik. In the shadow of the castle of Saffelberg, lovers of aged or unaged meat are in for a treat. As are wine lovers for whom more than 350 references await.
Saffelberg wine estate
In 2017, over 2,100 vines were planted by passionate local people with decades of winemaking experience. The starting point: nature-friendly work out of love for their region, the Pajottenland.
GASTRONOMIC
De Popelier,
Nice to meat you!
Location
Populierenstraat 8
1755 Gooik
Saffelberg wine estate
Pure drinking pleasure
The vineyard takes root in a sandy loam soil that lends itself perfectly to the production of white wine. This was already true during the Ancien Régime, even before Napoleon made all viticulture in Flanders impossible.
The planting was done by passionate local people with decades of experience in vineyard management. Their guiding principle: working in harmony with nature out of love for their region, the Pajottenland.
Three grape varieties ripen in our young vineyard: Souvignier Gris, Johanniter and Monarch. These were deliberately chosen because they already have some resistance to the most common fungal diseases known to our climate. The result? Three ‘cool climate’ wines that are vinified in inox barrels where they mature for at least 7 months.
You can taste our wines at Restaurant De Popelier, Populierenstraat 8, right next to our vineyard, or purchase at the Flavor Shop, Edingsesteenweg 3, both in Gooik.
Ordering can also be done via: wijnteam@saffelberg.com
Monarch
Monarch, a red grape, is a cross of Dornfelder with some resistant varieties. Our rosé wine, not just a light patio wine but one with plenty of power and flavour. Summer in a glass!
Johanniter
White wine akin to Riesling. Drink it casually, it never tires, but always rejoices.
Souvignier Gris
Souvignier Gris, a pink grape, is a cross between Cabernet Sauvignon and Bronner. It produces a powerful quality wine that is versatile in gastronomy and pairs effortlessly with Eastern dishes.
De Popelier
Meat&Wine Restaurant
Populierenstraat 8
1755 Gooik
T. +32 477 18 19 51
info@restaurantpopelier.be