Domaine Des Dieux

What an honour to be among some of the best. Thank you for taking this snap last week.

Now that we’re focusing all of our time and efforts on producing Hemel-en-Aarde Cap Classique, we couldn’t be more excited for what’s ahead. Crafting a sparkling wine that reflects the unique terroir of this beautiful region has been a dream in the making. Every bottle captures a little bit of the Hemel-en-Aarde magic—vibrant, elegant, and made with the utmost care.

Here’s to the journey ahead and the bubbles we’ll soon be sharing with you all! 🥂

Less than a week to go! We can’t wait to pour our Cap Classiques ‘Under the African Sun’ at the latest edition of the hugely popular Cap Classique Affair.

We’re expecting good vibes, phenomenal wines and a 100% chance of an extraordinary experience.

See you there!

Hemel-en-Aarde might translate to “Heaven and Earth,” but we like to think it’s a little piece of both in every sip of our Cap Classiques.

Our leading ladies stand out as premium and award winning wines - we couldn’t be prouder of the women behind the label and on the label.

Catch us at the Cap Classique Affair on the 2nd November at Simonsig Family Vineyards for a little bit of sparkle! ✨🥂

We’ll be showcasing some of our favourite Cap Classiques from the family - with this being our first public event since the announcement of our focus exclusively on Cap Classique!

Please stop by Domaine des Dieux and say hello

Date: Saturday, 2nd November
Time: 11am to 4pm
Price: R695 per person
Location: Simonsig Family Vineyards

Get your tickets through Quicket - this isn’t going to be one to miss!

We’re delighted to bring you more sparkling insights into the world of Cap Classique. Join the conversation with Domaine des Dieux as we explore the essential dos and don’ts, uncover enchanting myths, and share fascinating stories that celebrate the beauty of this style.

Our first insight; should Cap Classique be stored upright in the fridge? Though commonly thought so, we suggest laying it gently on its side in a temperature-controlled space, such as a wine fridge, to preserve its delicate qualities and ensure a perfect pour every time.

A match made in dessert heaven - Melktert & Rose of Sharon 🥂

Our current vintage, the 2013 Rose of Sharon, has spent significant time ageing on the lees, enhancing its complexity before it reaches your glass. The delicate creaminess of the tart, with its hint of cinnamon and butter crust meets the bright berry notes and lively bubbles of the Rose of Sharon. Creating the perfect balance of light, airy bubbles and rich, comforting flavours.

We hope this pairing inspires you to try new flavours. Whether you prefer to pair creamy with fruity, soft with bubbly, simply enjoy the wine in the way we intended - just as you like.

Who says Cap Classique can’t pair with Chakalaka? 🥂

This Heritage week, we are celebrating all things local that are lekker - there’s a reason Cao Classique Day and Heritage Day are both celebrated in September. Cap Classique often carries the perception of being saved for special occasions - but we believe that bubbles are meant to be enjoyed in everyday life.

That’s why we suggest 2 of our leading ladies as a pairing for a South African staple such as Chakalaka. We’ve got the 2012 Anne Louise Blanc de Blancs and the 2020 Lady Ashleigh Blanc de Noir as the perfect pairing. Whether you like it spicy or not, either Cap Classique will make it a match made in heaven.

The Lady Ashleigh is an iconic match for spicy chakalaka. Being relatively young, its fresh fruitiness complements the heat rather than amplifying it. The vibrancy works well with the heat and spice, cooling the palate and cutting through the intensity.

If you’re going mild, then Anna Louise is your girl! With over a decade of ageing, it’s evolved into a wine of great complexity and delicate structure. Expect notes of brioche, almonds, honey, and a richer mouthfeel from the extended ageing on the lees. While the acidity remains bright, it’s beautifully softened. Its complexity won’t be overshadowed by strong spices, allowing both the age of the wine and the heritage of the dish to shine.

We hope you’ll enjoy our Cap Classique with chakalaka this Heritage Week - afterall, it is a pairing that highlights the best of our local flavours.

If you’re after something with a little less effervescence, we still have a couple of Library Collection Chardonnay and Pinot Noir for sale through the link in our bio (that’s 6 different vintages of each in a case!)

At Domaine des Dieux, we’re honouring both South Africa’s Heritage and our own with a special glimpse into our library collection.

This is our story in a bottle — a taste of what has shaped us into the Cap Classique winery we are today. Because every great Cap Classique begins with a solid foundation of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

To celebrate Heritage Week, we’re offering you the chance to walk down memory lane with Domaine des Dieux through six different vintages of Chardonnay or six different vintages of Pinot Noir.

These special cases can be purchased directly through the link in our bio.

Happy Heritage Week 🥂✨

Yesterday was International Cap Classique Day, and we couldn't think of a more appropriate time or occasion to celebrate it than with an exciting announcement.

We, at Domaine des Dieux, are unequivocally sure that our future lies in Cap Classique, the specialisation of it, the education around it and the passion behind producing it. So come 2025 we will be focussing on cementing ourselves as the home of Hemel-en-Aarde Cap Classique, a specialist Cap Classique house. Our newly renovated tasting room, once re-opened, will also be a haven for all things bubbly and we cannot wait to welcome guests to our immersive effervescent experience at 'maison de fines bulles,' our house of fine bubbles.

In the spirit of joyous effervescent, we have another little surprise for you. During this wonderful month of Spring and Cap Classique we will also launch 3 new Cap Classiques into our range, the Lady Ashleigh, GiGi and Claudia R.D.
Watch this space as we introduce these wonderful ladies to you, one by one.

Our dreams are big and ever growing, a perpetual journey that will see generations to come fulfilling the same thirsty mouths with exceptional Cap Classique. We as a family look forward to raising many glasses of Cap Classique with all the bubbly lovers out there.

What’s a celebration without a chance to win some big bottles 😍✨🥂

We’re celebrating with the chance to win a Domaine des Dieux magnum - all you need to do is purchase any Cap Classique from any of our partnering wine stores and you’ll be entered 🥂

It’s our way of being able to celebrate an important day for us, with you 💕

Through challenges and triumphs, women continue to break barriers - here’s to their unstoppable spirit.

Each of our Cap Classique's are named after some of the formidable women in our family. Let us give you some introductions:

1 ✨ Sharon and her mother, Una, on Sharon's wedding day. Known affectionately as "Gigi" by her grandchildren, Una's name will grace our soon-to-be-released Demi-Sec Cap Classique.

2 ✨Sisters Claudia and Megan with their mother, Sharon, celebrating Megan's baby shower last weekend.

3 ✨The ladies behind the bubbles: Claudia and Sharon 🥂

4 ✨Granny Una (Gigi) with her mother, Anna Louise.

5 ✨Expecting mother Megan with Sharon.

Happy Women’s Day from all the ladies at Domaine des Dieux 🥂

Father's Day is here, and we are making sure it's memorable.- https://mailchi.mp/domainedesdieux/our-fathers-day-promo-is-here-12739264

Anyone based in Durbs and part of a wine club (or even part of a group of friends who are passionate about wine) that would be keen to do a private tasting of the Domaine Des Dieux wines on Thursday 6 June? Please contact me if you are interested, as I will be up for comrades and have the evening open and would like to host a tasting.

The following day is a public holiday (voting day) so the perfect opportunity to spend the evening drinking our beautiful wines with a 3 course meal at The Wine Glass Hermanus. Book your tickets now to secure a place at the table.

3 course meal (Salt & Pepper Squid, Pork Belly and Cheesecake) with a formal wine tasting and beautiful Domaine Des Dieux wines with dinner. We VOTE for wine tasting & dinner on Tuesday 28 May. 0820820007

Last pick of the 2024 for harvest for us at Domaine des Dieux 🍇🍷 this is our small block of Mourvèdre which always tends to be the last varietal to ripen up. Year after year, it’s always an exciting one to harvest because we know things are starting to finally wrap up!

The fruit is looking amazing, it held up nicely despite the heat we had leading up to harvest and hardly any sorting needed to be done in the vineyard. We couldn’t have asked for a more relaxed way to end off the harvest

This Mourvèdre is destined for our Syrah, Mourvèdre and Grenache Rhone blend and will contribute 15 to 20 percent of the blend. It gives the backbone and structure to the wine and a bit of tannin whereas the Grenache is the fruit side that brightens up the blend

There are a few places we absolutely adore visiting when in Durban and is always one of them! 🥂🌸
We did an incredible Chardonnay and Claudia paired dinner, showcasing some of the best vintages produced of these wines and the feedback received re-iterated what we have always known, these wines may just be ageless!

// 6 COURSE WINE PAIRING WITH DOMAINE DES DIEUX

Claudia Cap Classique 2011 paired with dill smoked trout, smoked cheddar and spring onion biscuit, preserved lemon

Chardonnay 2016 to go with roasted butternut ravioli, brown sage butter, spinach and wild garlic veloute, pumpkin seed

Claudia Cap Classique 2009 paired with steamed mussels, wakame salad, toasted kombu, and nori rice crisp

Chardonnay 2010 delightfully elegant with a pineapple tepache braised bushpig rib, papaya pickle,
garlic fermented honey, apricot puree, pistachio, amaranth

Chardonnay 2019 with Thai chicken, grilled corn and black bean, lime leaf and lemongrass, lotus root crisp

Anna Louise 2011 for the final pairing of carrot, coconut and pineapple sponge, lemon cream cheese, honeycomb, macadamia ice cream

Thank you for your once again perfect pairings.

What an evening! See you in December 🥂