Vin de Constance, Klein Constantia

Region

Constantia, Western Cape, South Africa

Vintage:

2015

Producer:

Klein Constantia

Grapes:

Muscat / Muscatel / Moscato

Wine Description:

Vin de Constance was one of the great wines of the early 19th Century enjoyed by Napoleon, Dickens and Jane Austen. 100% naturally sweet Muscat, peach, pear and tangerine.

Press Reviews:

Heady blooms, potpourri, jasmine, barley sugar. Rich palate, underlying freshness, dried apricots, fruit syrup, confit orange and lychee. Savoury nutty notes, marzipan, and a fresh, never-cloying elegance. : Decanter 2022 wine awards. Gold.

Producer Description

Constantia, the first wine farm in Southern Africa, was established in 1685 by the VOC Governor of the Cape Simon van der Stel, and was used to produce wine as well as other fruit and vegetables and cattle farming. Van der Stel, a keen viticulturist, had been the first to recognize the potential of the decomposed granite soil in the sheltered valley facing False Bay and bounded by sea on both sides after he had had soil samples collected from all over the Cape. He chose this area to plant his vines and named it Constantia.
Following van der Stel's death in 1712 the estate was broken up and sold in three parts - Groot Constantia; Klein Constantia; and Bergvliet.