Vin de Constance 2015

Klein Constantia

Vin de Constance
2015

$80.25

* Retail price including taxes and service fees if applicable
Service fees
$ 0.10
Product code
10999655
Format
6 x 500ml
Listing type
SAQ Specialty by lot
Status
Available
Type of product
Still wine
Licensee price
$69.73
Country
South Africa
Regulated designation
Wine of origin (WO)
Region
Western Cape
Subregion
Coastal Region
Classification
Not applicable
Varietal(s)
Muscat à petits grains 100 %
Alcohol percentage
14%
Colour
White
Sugar content
160 g/l
Closure type
Cork
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About this winery

Described as one of the world’s most beautiful vineyards, Klein Constantia is set amidst ancient trees and lush greenery on the upper foothills of the Constantiaberg, with superb views across the Constantia Valley and False Bay. Our 146 hectare estate originally formed part of “Constantia”, a vast property established in 1685 by Simon van der Stel, the first governor of the Cape. This particular valley was chosen not only for its beauty, but also for the decomposed granite soils on its...

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Product notes

The combination of residual sugar and alcohol levels has a well known preservative effect on bottled wine. This wine is capable of ageing for many decades if not generations from release.

Production notes

The approach used to create Vin de Constance is unique to Klein Constantia, tailored from historic information used to make the iconic sweet wines of Constantia in the 1700’s. From these records we have recreated a style of Muscat de Frontignan involving numerous winemaking techniques in order to create the perfect sweet wine. One of the most important aspects is to achieve balance, to do this we harvested the grapes in numerous batches over a 2 month period. Each batch has a precise purpose and is meticulously blended together on numerous occasions to achieve a perfect balance between sugar, alcohol and acidity. After an extended fermentation period, the wine was aged for 3 years in a combination of 50% new oak and acacia barrels, as well as large format foudres before further blending and bottling.

Tasting notes

Pure gold in colour. The nose presents an enticing encounter, followed by precise yet delicate aromas of white flowers, ripe citrus and touch of rosewater and almonds. The palate is in perfect harmony with a luscious mouthfeel. Flavours of creamy stone fruit, litchi, citrus zest and a lively spice abound creating an ideal balance. It concludes with a vibrant yet complex long finish.