Elegant and effervescent, this Cap Classique from Stellenbosch shimmers with a pale golden hue and ultra-fine bubbles. Aromas of green apple, pear, and buttery shortbread lead into a crisp, fruit-driven palate with a delicate mineral finish. Crafted in the traditional method, it offers superb balance and a lively acidity that brings length and finesse. As South Africa’s very first Cap Classique, it’s more than celebratory—it’s iconic. A must-have sparkling wine for those who value legacy and elegance.
As a winemaker, I take great care in crafting this Cap Classique from start to finish. We handpick the grapes at optimal ripeness, press whole bunches gently to extract only the finest cuvée juice, and cold-settle it overnight for clarity. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel at 15–17°C, with a portion of Chardonnay aged in older French oak for added depth. We avoid malolactic fermentation to retain crispness, then age the wine on the lees in bottle for 12 months to build complexity and finesse.
Winemaker: Johan Malan
Winemaker: Johan Malan
Simonsig Estate, named after its dramatic views of the Simonsberg Mountain, is ideally situated in Stellenbosch, South Africa's premier wine region, 45 km east of Cape Town.
