Classique 1.5L

This wine pairs well with grilled or roasted red meats, lamb, beef stews and dishes with rich, savoury sauces. It also complements mature hard cheeses.

The grapes are sourced from Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons’ vineyards in the Western Cape, with a strong focus on Franschhoek. Vineyards benefit from a Mediterranean climate with warm days and cooler nights, supporting slow, even ripening. Soils are predominantly decomposed granite, contributing to structure and freshness in the final wine.

The wine is matured in French oak barrels for approximately 12 to 18 months, using a combination of new and older oak to integrate spice and texture without dominating the fruit profile.

Each cultivar is vinified separately. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks with controlled temperatures to preserve fruit expression, followed by extended maceration to build tannin structure and complexity before blending.

The Rupert & Rothschild partnership was formed in 1997 by the late Dr Anton Rupert of South Africa and the late Baron Edmond de Rothschild of France. Their vision and guiding principles were carried forward by their sons the late Anthonij Rupert and Baron Benjamin de Rothschild. Today the Rupert family and Baron Benjamin de Rothschild share this prestigious partnership in wine production.