2018 · Classique

Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons is a family-owned joint venture in Franschhoek, Western Cape, founded in 1997 by the Rupert and Rothschild families and now carried on by the next generation. Based on a Franschhoek farm at the foot of the Simonsberg, the estate is defined by a tightly focused approach, producing just three flagship wines: Baroness Nadine, Baron Edmond, and Classique. Its style draws on a restrained Bordeaux-inspired philosophy, balancing Old World tradition with modern research and technology. The emphasis is on precision, elegance, and preserving fruit purity, with wines crafted to be supple, seamless, and layered. No sustainability certifications are mentioned in the available sources.