For over 50 years, the Malan family of Simonsig has been synonymus with Méthode Cap Classique production in South Africa. In 1990 Johan Malan returned from a trip to Champagne with a dream to make a Prestige Cuvée from the finest and most delicate Chardonnay cuvées, capable of long evolution. The Cuvée Royale is made from 100% Chardonnay and aged of the lees for 3 years.