Klein Constantia Vin de Constance Museum Release 500ml 2014

A$260.00

Availability
In stock
Volume
500ml
Varieties
Region/Country
Western Cape, South Africa
Rating
97 points

Description

HISTORIC, OUTSTANDING SWEET WINE CELEBRATED BY THE LIKES OF NAPOLEON, JANE AUSTEN AND CHARLES DICKENS

The 2014 harvest for the Muscat de Frontignan started later than usual due to a long wet winter. During the ripening process we experienced dry and moderate temperatures with rainfall that was unusual for the season. All these conditions lead to effective raising in late March and early April.

In order to further elevate the quality of Vin de Constance, we aim to constantly improve various elements in the making of this wine. Throughout the season we harvest in batches - from the riper berries that have great acidity to the raisins for sugar concentration. Upon entering the cellar, each batch is separated and treated differently. These batches make up the perfect ratio between sugar, alcohol and acidity which allows the wine to stop fermentation naturally and without intervention. Fermentation ranges anywhere between 6 weeks to 6 months.

Ratings

Score
97 points
Reviewer
Decanter
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Review

One of the great sweet wines of world, this is utterly delicious with a perfect balance of tension and succulence. Gently-spiced rich lemon meets lime zest and zinging minerality, along with soft white pepper notes that help to elongate the palate. 95% one-fill oak and 5% acacia.

Score
95 points
Review

Very ripe and heady nose of apricots and peach jam, straw, dried honeysuckle, caramel, mango puree and candied papaya. Somehow, it all remains fresh. Full and round on the palate. Medium-sweet to sweet with medium acidity. A dense, oily finish. One of the great sweet wines of South Africa. Drink now or hold.

Specifications

Closure
Cork
Serving Temp.
8-10 °C
Alcohol
14%
Food pairing
Seafood

Tasting Profile

Nose
Bright and yellow gold in colour. The nose displays aromas of citrus, ginger and fresh nutmeg. Elegant, well rounded in acidity with a creamy mouthfeel, the flavours follow through offering a zesty mid palate
Palate
Full and refreshing, the wine concludes with a long and concentrated finish.

Klein Constantia Vin de Constance Museum Release 500ml 2014

Klein Constantia Vin de Constance Museum Release 500ml 2014
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