Ratings
JA 98 · WA 97 · VN 97 · JS 95 · WS 95 · TA 98
Identity
| Producer | Klein Constantia |
| Year | 2021 |
| Vol | 0.5 |
| Grapes | 100% Muscat de Frontignan |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Sweet |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Brilliant light gold color |
| Aroma | Aromas of apricot, citrus marmalade, frangipani, jasmine, orange rind, mango, cloves, caramel, honey, white flowers, and subtle spices |
| Palate | Full bodied, complex, with a good sugar to fruit ratio balanced by great acidity; creamy, rich texture with delicate woody spices on mid-palate; lively acidity and salinity; concentrated and vivid with intense flavors of apricot, chamomile, white tea, pineapple, preserved lemon, and gentle smoky notes |
| Finish | Long, pithy, lively finish with a hint of bitterness and spiciness accentuated toward the end |
| Food Pairing | foie gras, blue cheese, fruit salad, cheese platter, vanilla desserts |
| Serving Temp | Serve chilled, around 8-10°C |
| Aging Potential | Drink now or cellar for up to 30 years (2024–2050) |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 14.0 |
| Total Acidity | 6.3 |
| Sugar (g/l) | 173.00 |
| pH | 3.8 |
| Aging Process | 50% aged in 500L barrels and 50% in French oak foudres for 36 months on lees, then blended and rested 6 months before bottling |
| Fermentation | Multiple batches fermented separately; maceration on skins for about two weeks; micro-oxygenation encouraged during first 1.5 years of maturation |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | Not specified |
| Soil | Granite soils |
| Vine Age | Not specified |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes harvested manually in several batches over weeks, selecting ripe berries and raisins for sugar concentration |
Interesting facts
| Vin de Constance is a historic sweet wine dating back to 1685, favored by European aristocracy and famous figures such as Napoleon and Jane Austen. It is a modern re-creation of the original Constantia sweet wine, made with great precision and artistry. |
Logistics
| Barcode | Not specified |
| Weight | Not specified |
| Cork | natural cork |