Klein Constantia
Vin de Constance 2015
Sweets
About the SessionA rich offering of vintage wines that have stood the test of time. Wine Specialist, Higgo Jacobs comments “These categories have strong historical ties with South Africa's wine industry, and they remain underrated in terms of bandwidth and prices, while consistently over-delivering on quality.”
ZAR 1 500
About this Item
The 2015 Vin de Constance drew near unanimous critical acclaim as one of the finest vintages in the wine's modern history. Tim Atkin MW awarded 98 points in his 2018 SA Special Report calling it even better than the spectacular 2014, while Platter's South African Wine Guide awarded 5 stars and Decanter World Wine Awards gave it 96 points.
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Critics Ratings
'Even better than the 2014 release - and that was a spectacular sweet wine - the 2015 Vin de Constance is one of the greatest ever vintages of this iconic sticky. More Barsac than Sauternes in terms of weight, it's fresh and refined, a bit like the 2012, with citrus and orange zest balancing the 172 grams of sugar. The oak is perfectly judged, the length and freshness things of wonder. 2019-30.' - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2018, 98/100
'Iconic reprise of legendary 18th-century Constantia sweet wine, eagerly awaited 2015 is spectacular. Muscat de Frontignan, harvested through the season as ripe berries (for acidity) & raisins (for sugar concentration), delivers fragrant aromatic spices, honeyed floral highlights & piercing freshness, all in perfect balance & harmony.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2020, 5* (95/100)
'This is world class with lovely floral, spicy, marmalade, barley sugar, apricot and crème brûlée aromatics. The palate brings lively acidity and layers of delightful fruity flavours. Incredibly long.' - Decanter World Wine Awards, 96/100
'This sweetie features a gorgeous bouquet of orange blossom and juniper flavors, while the mouthfilling palate carries dried mango and candied apricot notes, accented by hints of quince paste, honeysuckle and sweetened green tea. Rich and intense, but with piercing acidity delivering balance. Long and complex. Drink now through 2030.' - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 93/100
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