| Manufacturer | Klein |
From the historic coastal estate of Klein Constantia in the Constantia Valley near Cape Town, Vin de Constance is South Africas most iconic natural-sweet wine. The 2022 vintage continues the lineage of excellence: crafted from 100% Muscat de Frontignan grapes, late-harvested and expertly vinified to preserve sweetness balanced by crisp acidity.
The warm, condensed 2022 season produced a wine of richness, depth, precision and longevity. Tasting Notes Colour: Bright light gold with luminous highlights and a refined, glowing presence. Nose: Expressive and layered: fresh apricot, quince, dried pineapple, persimmon, fig preserve, salted caramel, elderflower and subtle spice notes creating an aromatic profile of elegance and intensity.
Palate: Rich, tightly knit and full-bodied. The palate delivers dried mango, nectarine, lychee and white peach, supported by honeyed sweetness, bright acidity and saline minerality. A fine wood-spice mid-palate, and a balance of sugar and acidity gives the wine refinement and length. Finish: Long and regal, with a weighty texture, lingering dried fruits, citrus peel and a gently pithy edge.
The wine promises excellent cellar potential and complexity with age Technical Details Producer: Klein Constantia, Constantia Valley, Cape Town, South Africa. Wine: Vin de Constance (Natural Sweet Wine) Vintage: 2022 Grape Variety: 100% Muscat de Frontignan ABV: Approximately 13,5% Residual Sugar: Very high (significant levels retained estate describes late-harvested drying of grapes) Maturation & Bottling: Harvested late, gentle vinification to retain aromatic and sugary profile; estate notes indicate exceptional balance of sugar and acidity in 2022.
Ageing Potential: Built for decades of ageing; reviewers indicate potential of 40+ years in bottle for this vintage. Collectors Note Vin de Constance is not just a wineits a symbol of heritage, icon status in South African wine and a masterpiece of sweet-wine craft. The 2022 vintage, with its richness, precision and harmony, is especially noteworthy.
It appeals to collectors of fine sweet wines, lovers of historic vineyards and those seeking a wine with both immediate beauty and long-term potential. Given its prestige, potential for ageing and heritage, this vintage is an exceptional addition to any premium wine collection.
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