Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Brut 2024
Kaapse Vonkel holds a pioneering status, being the first Cap Classique ever released in South Africa in 1971 by Simonsig founder, Frans Malan. With over five decades of experience in this category, Simonsig has continued to excel in the art of crafting exceptional Cap Classique, including the renowned Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Brut 2024, a sparkling wine that embodies elegance and tradition. This year, the Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Brut 2024 is particularly celebrated for its unique flavor profile and exceptional quality.
This Cap Classique Brut, crafted from a classic blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, opens with a lively bouquet of orange peel, zesty citrus, and green apple, underpinned by delicate floral nuances. On the palate, it reveals layers of white pear and a fine, persistent mousse that adds texture and finesse. The wine is elegant and well-balanced, with a crisp acidity that drives a long, refreshing finish. A refined sparkling wine that showcases both varietal purity and the hallmark sophistication of traditional method production.
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SKU: Alcohol Volume: 11.93% Sugar: 3.4 g/l
All grapes were carefully handpicked and placed into bins. These whole bunches are then gently pressed in pneumatic presses, extracting the purest juices known as the cuvée. Following an overnight settling period, the juice underwent fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of approximately 15-17°C, using specially selected yeast strains. To enhance the wine's complexity, a portion of the Chardonnay is fermented in older French Oak barrels. Malolactic fermentation is intentionally avoided to preserve the wine's freshness. Expert blending preceded the bottling process. Subsequently, after undergoing fermentation in the bottle, the wine aged on the lees for a minimum of 14 months before disgorgement.
The 2024 season was remembered for significant rainfall at the start, but little to no rainfall from the end of September to mid-February. Coupled with warm summer temperatures, these conditions accelerated the ripening of early cultivars, which resulted in lighter yields for those cultivars and, in certain cases, reduced availability of irrigation water. However, the dry conditions produced grapes of excellent quality.
56% Chardonnay | 43% Pinot Noir | 1% Pinot Meunier
Serve well-chilled (6 - 8 degrees Celsius) in a flute or tulip glass to preserve its fine bubbles. A refined aperitif that pairs beautifully with oysters, sushi, smoked salmon, goat cheese canapes, seafood risotto, light poultry, or lemony desserts like tarte au citron.
Simonsig Wine Estate is synonymous with the history of the South African wine industry, the Stellenbosch wine region, and the Malan family name. These elements are intertwined in this family-owned farm, where the late Frans Malan produced the first bottle of our much-loved Kaapse Vonkel, South Africa's first Méthode Cap Classique made in the classic bottle-fermented style. He is also honoured for co-founding the thriving Stellenbosch Wine Route, a first in its time. Today, his legacy lives on through his sons, Francois and Johan, and grandchildren Christelle and Michael, the 2nd and 3rd Malan generations at Simonsig Wine Estate.
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