Classic method of making champagne by creating a second fermentation in the bottle. The term Cap Classique has been used in South Africa since 1992.
Learn more 51 Years of Cap Classique Our membersSouth African sparkling wines made in the traditional French method (methode champenoise) are referred to as Methode Cap Classiques or Cap Classiques. Take a look at how South Africa's much loved sparkling wine is made ...
The South African wine industry will in 2021 reach a milestone in its history of over 360 years when it celebrates the 50th anniversary of its Cap Classique category, the Cape's famous bottle-fermented sparkling wines. Read more...