Klein Constantia Vin de Constance 2001

Category:
 
Sweet Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Muscat
Producer:
 
Klein Constantia
Label Name:
 
Vin de Constance
Vintage:
 
2001
Country:
 
South Africa
Region:
 
Constantia (Western Cape)
Volume:
 
500ml
ABV:
 
14.8%
Grape(s):
 
Muscat de Frontignan
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
5
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected vintage notes and ratings: Wine Enthusiast 91 (review published July 2007), Wine Spectator listed score 94 in retailer listings

Tasting Note
Lush honeyed layers of orange marmalade, dried apricot and candied peel, with sandalwood spice, toasted nuts and floral perfume. Viscous and full-bodied yet kept lively by bright citrus acidity; long, nutty, slightly resinous finish.

Food Pairing
Foie gras, crème brûlée, blue cheese, almond biscotti; roasted or hoisin duck, ginger-orange glazed salmon, mango sticky rice, sesame prawn toast.

Production Method
Late-harvest/raisined Muscat grapes harvested in multiple passes, partially fermented to retain sweetness, then aged in French oak, acacia and large foudres for several years before blending and bottling.

Vineyard Info
Klein Constantia, a historic Constantia estate, revived the legendary Vin de Constance; produces limited quantities of naturally sweet Muscat wines celebrated since the 18th century.