Klein Constantia's Vin de Constance represents the meticulous revival of one of the world's most fabled sweet wines, tracing its lineage back to the 18th century. Sourced from the historic Constantia Valley, the Muscat de Frontignan grapes benefit from a unique terroir characterised by decomposed granite soils and a maritime influence that ensures slow, even ripening. The 2010 vintage, a testament to optimal growing conditions, yielded grapes of exceptional concentration and aromatic intensity. Following a natural fermentation, the wine undergoes an extended maturation period in a combination of new and seasoned French oak barrels, a process that imbues it with profound complexity and a remarkable textural richness, culminating in a wine of extraordinary balance and longevity.
Tasting notes
The 2010 Vin de Constance presents an intricate aromatic profile, revealing layers of dried apricot, candied orange peel, and marmalade, interwoven with nuances of ginger, saffron, and a delicate floral lift. On the palate, it is remarkably opulent yet poised, with a viscous texture beautifully counterbalanced by a vibrant acidity that carries the concentrated fruit flavours. Notes of honeyed stone fruit, toasted nuts, and a subtle minerality persist through an exceptionally long and evolving finish, promising decades of further development.