Klein Constantia
Vin de Constance 2006
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.”
About this Item
The 2006 Vin de Constance was produced under the previous ownership's team and represents a vintage at a pivotal moment in its modern history. Platter's South African Wine Guide awarded 5*, James Molesworth at Wine Spectator awarded 95 points and Julia Harding MW scored it 17/20.
Provenance
Private Client
Critics Ratings
'Intense orange and reduced apricot coulis. Caramelised, rich, sweet and generous. Fresh, just. Caramelised aftertaste.' - Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17/20 (Mar 2013)
'This is gorgeous from the start, proffering sweet but precise tangerine, nectarine and clementine fruit flavors laced with date, orange blossom and green tea notes. Long and pure through the finish, with a lingering echo of bitter orange. The track record for this wine keeps getting better.' - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 95/100 (2012)
'Previewed last year, 2006 iconic dessert wine from unbotrytised muscat de Fontignan. 42 months oak (500L barrels, 20% new) melts into concentration of sweet mango, kumquat & glacé pineapple. Uncloyingly rich, courtesy tangy acidity. Stately successor to sleek & floral 2005 (4.5 stars).' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2011, 5*
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