Klein Constantia - Vin de Constance 2015 (liquoreux)
South Africa
White
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94/100
Robert Parker
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98/100
Tim Atkin
"Legendary wine
"The palate shows a great balance between sweetness, alcohol and acidity and is soft but not as sweet as many other sweet wines. Surprising! It's delicate with generous floral tones and it's really delicious. [...] This wine captures the essence of Vin de Constance." (Wine Advocate 2019 - Anthony Mueller) Every fine cellar needs a Vin de Constance!
Features
Estate
Klein Constantia
Cuvée
Vin de Constance
Vintage
2015
Designation
Zone de Constantia
Region
South Africa
Grape varieties
100 % Muscat de Frontignan
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
By separate parcels until blending at the end of ageing
Breeding
3 years in French and Hungarian oak and French acacia barrels, on lees, then 6 months in vats before bottling
Alcohol content
13.97%
Residual sugars
172.7 g/l
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Brilliant, attractive colour
Nose
Notes of lime zest, honey, nuts
Mouth
Full-bodied, rich and creamy with a refreshing finish
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Drink before
2030+
Food and wine pairing
Very tasty, it can be enjoyed on its own or as an accompaniment to a citrus dessert, chocolate cake...
Klein Constantia
Constantia zone
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2019 guide) 94/100 (Outstanding wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Pale gold in color, Vin doux naturel Vin de Constance 2015 has powerful, precise aromas of golden raisins and orange marmalade. The palate shows a great balance between sweetness, alcohol and acidity and is soft but not as sweet as many other sweet wines. Surprisingly delicate, with generous floral tones, it's truly delicious. The grapes were harvested after several sortings to select the freshest early harvest berries to maintain acidity levels in the wine, while other berries were harvested later in the season to increase sweetness. This wine captures the essence of Vin de Constance and has been aged in 50% new French and Hungarian oak and French acacia barrels.
Tim Atkin
Rated 98/100
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4.8/5
out of 11 reviews
Note and review by M. LAURENT H. Published on 01/12/2022
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Note and review by M. PATRICK B. Published on 23/05/2021
A must-do experience!
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Note and review by M. DENIS B. Published on 17/08/2020
For those who like sweet wines, a must.
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