Charles Fox Cap Classique Wine Estate

THE ESTATE

Originally a fruit farm planted with apples, pears and plums, Furneaux farm was purchased by Charles and Zelda Fox in 2005.after an inter-regional search for Cap Classique-specific terroir The cellar was built in 2010 with an underground storage capacity of 200 000 bottles.

In concordance with advice on clone and site selection from viticulturist Paul Wallace, 6_3ha of land was planted to 10 blocks of vines_ These face north-east and south on an elevation between 230m and 300m above sea level. Perold-trellised rows were planted in a north-west to south-east direction primarily to minimise wind damage.

An analysis conducted by soil scientist Johann Lanz indicates that the soils are mainly Tukulu with a thin horizon of clay grading into weathered shale in the subsoil. These soils are well suited to quality wine production Water is well retained so drip irrigation is used twice a year at most Kevin Watt has been the consultant viticulturist since 2008

THE LATEST NEWS

Celebrating a decade of acclaimed Charles Fox Cap

Classique with winemakers Charles & Zelda Fox October 1 3 holds special significance for Charles and Zelda Fox It was on this day in 2012 that they released their maiden Cap Classique- a bold leap Into the world of premium sparkling wine after years of planning. planting. waiting, and hoping Ten years on, Charles Fox Cap Classique

5 Stars - Platters

The 2025 Platters Guide has awarded the 2018 Cipher Blanc de Noirs CAP CLASSIQUE OF THE YEAR with an astonishing 98 Points. I take great pleasure in announcing that our 2015 Cipher and our 2016 Blanc de Blancs have both achieved 5 Stars In the 2021 Platters guide. The pursuit for perfection here at Charles Fox has

Charles Fox Cipher - Blanc de Nair

The Cap Classique for the Connoisseur Aged In t heir World Class, MCC-dedicated, underground cellars for five years, Cipher is an extraordinary infusion of the estate's top-quality Cuvees, produced from grapes cultivated in the country's most conducive Cap Classique terroir Charles Fox regards this as his piece de resistance, and according to celebrated French Wine.

Awards - Charles Fox

Charles Fox in the platters guide has scored the following for each vintage respectively 2020 Vintage Rose -

Tim Atkin 93 Points 2024 Report I 90 Points 4.5 Stars -2025 Platters I Gilbert & Gaillard Gold 2018 Cipher Blanc de Noirs - Tim Atkin 91 Points 2024 Report I 98 Points 5 Star - 2025