Historia
1700's - The intriguing history of The House of J.C. Le Roux can be traced back to a French Huguenot named Jean le Roux, a viticulturist from Normandy. He started planting vines shortly after settling in Stellenbosch in 1704, and for generations his descendants continued this proud tradition. Today, The House of JC le Roux bears testimony to the contribution made to Devon Valley by this illustrious family.
1983. The first sparkling wine, a Sauvignon Blanc was made at The House of J.C. Le Roux, offering up absolute delight to anyone who tasted it.
1985. Following the success of their Sauvignon Blanc, the House of J.C. Le Roux produced their first Pinot Noir Méthode Cap Classique.
1992. The formation of the wording Méthode Cap Classique was created to refer to the traditional method involving secondary fermentation process.
1999. Apart from the J.C. Le Roux Pinot Noir 1989 winning Double Gold at VERITAS, the country’s first off-dry Cap Classique La Vallée was launched, introducing many novices to the elegance and refinement of a Cap Classique.
2003. The Flagship of J.C. Le Roux, the Scintilla was released for the first time. Created for the connoisseur in a stylish dark bottle, Scintilla evokes an air of elegance, beauty and sophistication, representing one of life’s finer pleasures.
2004. J.C. Le Roux Chardonnay 1998 was honoured with Double Gold at the VERITAS awards, resulting in it being the only MCC to win double that year.
2008. The House of J.C. Le Roux once again made history by becoming the first producer to win the prestigious WINE Magazine Amorim Cork Cap Classique Challenge with a rosé, the delightful Pinot Noir Rosé 2006.
2012. Noticing the demand for a premium non-alcoholic range, the first J.C Le Roux Non Alcoholic Le Domaine was created, offering J.C. Le Roux drinkers a delicious alternative.
2013. The Flagship of J.C. Le Roux, the Scintilla 2003 wins 3 major top honours awards, once again establishing it as J.C. Le Roux’s signature Cap Classique.