Vin de Constance
    Klein Constantia

    Vin de Constance, 2020

    95/100
    Vinous
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    1. 2020

      3x1.5L

      EP

      £465.00

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

    2020 was an even-keeled vintage. The main challenge was the prevailing wind at flowering which reduced the crop. Consequently, the concentration level in the Vin de Constance is a little higher than in 2019. We tasted the wine just before bottling in May this year and noted its luscious feel and a touch more tropicality and stone fruit compared to the more floral 2019. It is sure to delight. It was certainly hard to spit!

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    Critic Reviews

    95/100
    Neal Martin,
    Vinous
    The 2020 Vin de Constance, the usual Muscat de Frontignan, is matured 50% in Hungarian and French oak barrels for 18 months and then 18 months in foudres. There is 172g/L residual sugar this vintage, which is a little higher than usual. It has a pure bouquet with scents of wild honey, white peaches, nectarine, pressed white flowers and yuzu. Wonderful delineation, but you get the sense that it is holding itself back. The medium-bodied palate has a gorgeous, mellifluous texture coating the mouth without excessively imposing itself, thanks to the countervailing acidity. There’s pineapple, peach skin, aniseed, lime and stem ginger, the latter more pronounced than previous recent vintages and lending spiciness towards the finish as it fans out. Lingering candied orange peel on the aftertaste with the gingerbread theme continuing.
    drinking window 2026 - 2050
    date of review 11/2023

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    Specifications

    Country:
    South Africa
    Region:
    Constantia
    Appellation:
    Constantia
    Grape Variety:
    Muscat de Frontignan
    abv:
    14%

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    This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.