Cap Classique Report 2025: Top Five
By Christian Eedes, 4 December 2025
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Introduction
The Cap Classique Report 2025 is now out. There were 38 entries received from 27 producers and these were tasted blind (labels out of sight) by a three-person panel, scoring done according to the 100-point quality scale.
Top Five
The five best wines overall are:
93
Miss Molly Blanc de Blancs 2021
Price: R270
Wine of Origin: Franschhoek
Abv: 12%
92
Alexander Vineyards Brut NV
Price: R340
Wine of Origin: Stellenbosch
Abv: 12.6%
92
Benguela Cove Joie de Vivre Brut 2022
Price: R440
Wine of Origin: Walker Bay
Abv: 12%
92
Groot Phesantekraal Blanc de Blanc 2023
Price: R270
Wine of Origin: Durbanville
Abv: 11.38%
92
Klein Roosboom My Way Brut 2021
Price: R370
Wine of Origin: Durbanville, Cape Town
Abv: 11.5%
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About the category
Cap Classique is the South African term to describe sparkling wines made by means of a secondary fermentation in bottle, the technique traditionally associated with the Champagne region in France. The wines are given their bubbles by carbon dioxide, a by-product of the fermentation process that is normally allowed to escape.
What does top bubbly go for?
The average price of the 20 wines to rate 90-plus is R356 a bottle and of the Top Five is R345.
Best buy
Offering the best quality relative to price is Miss Molly Bubbly Brut NV with a rating of 91 and selling for R1 409 per 12-bottle case (R117,42 per bottle).
Attractive aromatics of flowers, citrus, peach and a hint of yeast complexity. Clean fruit and fresh acidity before a dry finish. Balanced and elegant.
In-depth analysis
To read the report in full, including key findings, tasting notes for the top wines, buying guide (wines ranked by quality relative to price) and scores on the 100-point quality scale for all wines entered, download the following: Cap Classique Report 2025
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