Klein Constantia • Stellenbosch, South Africa
Vin de Constance by Klein Constantia is a historic, naturally sweet dessert wine from South Africa’s Constantia region,…Vin de Constance by Klein Constantia is a historic, naturally sweet dessert wine from South Africa’s Constantia region, made exclusively from late-harvest, partially raisined Muscat de Frontignan grown on cool, ocean-influenced, decomposed-…Learn More »
$180
/750ml
2011 Retail Average
93
/100
2011 Pro Rating
Succulent and deeply coloured, the 2011 Klein Constantia Vin de Constance layers ripe apricot, peach and mango with rich orange marmalade, honey and warm spice, kept lively by bright acidity that cuts through the generous sweetness. The texture is opulent yet focused, finishing very long with notes of candied citrus and a subtle ginger lift that keeps everything precise and refreshing.
Foie gras terrine; Roquefort or other blue cheese; Apple or apricot tarte tatin
Vin de Constance by Klein Constantia is a historic, naturally sweet dessert wine from South Africa’s Constantia region, made exclusively from late-harvest, partially raisined Muscat de Frontignan grown on cool, ocean-influenced, decomposed-granite slopes. Vinified and aged in a mix of oak (often including French, Hungarian and acacia), it is renowned for its intense golden hue, luscious yet finely balanced sweetness, and complex flavors of dried apricot, marmalade, honey, floral spice and citrus, with the structure to age for decades. Celebrate…