Klein Constantia
Vin de Constance 1997
South African Wines
About the SessionThe South African session brings together a selection of the Cape’s most historic and celebrated wines, spanning decades of winemaking heritage. From Kanonkop, Meerlust and Rustenberg to Klein Constantia and Thelema, the collection showcases landmark Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux-style blends and the iconic Vin de Constance, offering collectors a rare opportunity to explore some of South Africa’s most enduring and influential wines across multiple vintages.
LOT 46
Klein Constantia
Vin de Constance 1997
About this Item
Provenance
Single-Owner Private Collection
Critics Ratings
"The lovely apricot, crème brûlée and orange marmalade notes will reel you in, while the unctuous texture and long, riveting finish will keep you there. An outstanding dessert wine for cellaring. Late harvest Muscat de Frontignan." - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 92/100
"The complex 1997 Vin de Constance sports a nose reminiscent of the one hundred and fifty-year old luxury bottling of Grand Marnier. Candied orange peel, cherries, and spices are intermingled with hints of honey in its gorgeously defined aromatics. Red currants, kumquats, nuts, minerals, and floral flavors can be discerned in its detailed character. This medium-bodied wine, produced entirely from Muscat, is lively, elegant, packed with nuanced flavors, and sports a long, supple, expressive finish." - Pierre Rovani, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 93/100 (Feb 2003)
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