Klein Constantia Vin de Constance 1999

Category:
 
Sweet Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Muscat
Producer:
 
Klein Constantia
Label Name:
 
Vin de Constance
Vintage:
 
1999
Country:
 
South Africa
Region:
 
Constantia, Cape Town (Western Cape)
Volume:
 
500ml
ABV:
 
14.65%
Grape(s):
 
Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains (Muscat de Frontignan)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
5
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous (Stephen Tanzer) 93 pts; Wine Spectator 92 pts (Nov 2004). 6–14

Tasting Note
Deep amber-gold. Intense aromas of dried apricot, orange peel, honey, jasmine and sweet spice. Luscious, viscous palate of caramelised peaches, marmalade and sultana balanced by bright, pithy acidity; long, nutty, floral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: foie gras, crème brûlée, blue cheeses (Roquefort), almond or apricot tart. Asian: mango sticky rice, mooncake, red‑bean desserts, Chinese egg tart, coconut custard.

Production Method
100% Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains. Multiple late-harvest passes select raisined berries by hand; partial drying, slow controlled fermentation; aged in French oak and acacia barrels and large foudres; blended and bottled unfortified.

Vineyard Info
Klein Constantia is the historic Constantia estate near Cape Town; Vin de Constance was revived in 1986 to recreate the 18th‑century sweet wine. Estate focuses on meticulous vineyard selection and traditional late‑harvest methods with modern cellar techniques.