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Klein Constantia Vin de Constance Museum Release 500ml 2014

A$260.00
AvailabilityIn stock
Volume500ml
VarietiesMuscat
Region/CountrySouth Africa, Western Cape
Rating95 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
Score97 points
ReviewerJane Anson
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.

Score95 points
ReviewerJames Suckling
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
ClosureCork
Serving temp8-10 °C
Alcohol14%
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
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