Babylonstoren Sprankel Cap Classique

Babylonstoren Sprankel is the estate’s flagship Méthode Cap Classique (MCC), crafted in the traditional Champagne method from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Produced with the same fastidious attention to farming and cellar work that defines all Babylonstoren wines, Sprankel is a refined, elegant South African sparkling wine that combines precision, texture and celebratory finesse. It is a benchmark MCC that comfortably stands alongside the world’s finest traditional-method sparkling wines.

Tasting Notes

Colour: Brilliant pale gold with a fine, persistent bead of mousse.

Nose: Elegant and expressive with aromas of green apple, lemon zest, white peach and fresh brioche. Subtle notes of toasted almond, chalk and honeyed citrus develop with time in the glass.

Palate: Pure and finely structured. Crisp citrus and orchard fruit are layered with creamy lees-derived texture, gentle pastry notes and a vibrant acidity that gives the wine lift and tension. The mousse is fine and silky, enhancing the wine’s elegance.

Finish: Long, clean and refreshing with lingering citrus oil, delicate nuttiness and a dry, mineral-driven close.

Technical Details

• Producer: Babylonstoren Wine Estate, Western Cape, South Africa

• Wine Style: Méthode Cap Classique (Traditional Method Sparkling Wine)

• Grape Varieties: Chardonnay & Pinot Noir

• Vinification: Traditional bottle fermentation (MCC method)

• Lees Ageing: Extended lees maturation for added complexity and fine mousse

• Alcohol: 12% ABV (vintage dependent)

• Bottle Size: 750ml

• Dosage Style: Brut

• Serving Temperature: 6–8°C

• Cellaring Potential: 5–10+ years under correct storage conditions