Simonsig - Cuvee Royale - 6 x 750ml Extremely fine mousse of delicate bubbles elegantly accompanies the glints of gold colour. This Blanc de Blancs will surprise you with its intensity of citrus Features: - Dry fruit aromas - Hints of fresh hazelnut and white fruit Specifications: - Size: 750ml ...show more
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Across about 500 community reviews, this Simonsig Cap Classique most often draws tree-fruit notes (green apple, apple; 127 mentions), lees-aged ageing character (brioche, biscuit, toast; 121), and citrus (lemon, lime; 105), with creamy/yeasty notes (67) also recurring. The structural lean is toward an acidic, fizzy style, and the overall community rating sits at 3.8 across 1,586 ratings. (per Vivino)
Read the discussion on Vivino →Common questions about this product, answered.
What grape is Simonsig Cuvee Royale made from, and what style is it?
Cuvee Royale is a Blanc de Blancs Methode Cap Classique (MCC) sparkling wine made from 100% Chardonnay. MCC means it is bottle-fermented in the traditional Champagne method rather than carbonated. It is a brut (dry) style - retailers list residual sugar around 3.7 g/l - so it tastes crisp and clean rather than sweet, with the fine, creamy bubble Chardonnay-only cuvees are prized for. This is the estate's prestige Cap Classique, a step up from their entry-level Kaapse Vonkel. — PriceJive
How many bottles are in this pack and how should I serve it?
This listing is a case of 6 x 750ml bottles - six standard full-size bottles, not magnums or a single bottle. As a Methode Cap Classique sparkling, it is best served well chilled, around 6-8C, so the mousse stays fine and the wine tastes crisp; avoid over-chilling, which mutes the aromas. A 750ml bottle pours roughly 5-6 flutes, so a 6-pack suits a celebration, gifting, or stocking up for the festive season. — PriceJive
What food does Simonsig Cuvee Royale pair with?
As a dry, citrus-driven Blanc de Blancs, it works beautifully as an aperitif and pairs naturally with seafood - oysters, prawns, scallops - and fish such as grilled salmon or cod with a lemon-butter sauce. Light starters like smoked salmon, salmon tartare or carpaccio also suit its fresh, mineral character. The high acidity and fine bubble cut through richness, so it also handles creamy or fried bites well. These pairings follow the wine's Chardonnay/brut profile and retailer serving suggestions. — PriceJive
Is Simonsig a respected sparkling producer, and is this drink-now or for cellaring?
Yes - Simonsig pioneered South African Cap Classique, releasing the country's first traditional-method sparkling (Kaapse Vonkel) in 1971, and Cuvee Royale is their prestige Blanc de Blancs in that legacy. It is aged about three years on the lees, which builds the creamy, biscuity complexity reviewers describe (the estate notes citrus and brioche character). It drinks well on release as a polished, ready-to-enjoy fizz; like most quality Cap Classique it can be held a few years, but it is made to be enjoyed now. — PriceJive