Bright and vibrant in appearance, with abundant aromas of butterscotch, ripe citrus, pistachios, and Golden Delicious apple on the nose. The palate is fresh and linear, with a good backbone of acidity. Full-bodied with an elegant structure, flavors of citrus, Golden Delicious apple, and vanilla follow. Lean and crisp, the wine concludes with a long, tart finish.
Ratings/Accolades:
(2022) Wine Spectator: 91 points
Ratings/Accolades:
(2022) Wine Spectator: 91 points
In order to reflect the terroir, the Chardonnay was made naturally with minimal additives. Alcoholic fermentation and was followed by partial malo-lactic fermentation in 500L neutral French oak barrels. After 9 months on the gross lees, the wine was blended, settled and bottled after minimal filtration.
Winemaker: Matthew Day
Winemaker: Matthew Day
Described as one of the world’s most beautiful vineyards, Klein Constantia is set amidst ancient trees and lush greenery on the upper foothills of the Constantiaberg, with superb views across the Constantia Valley and False Bay. Our 146-hectare wine estate originally formed part of Constantia, a vast property established in 1685 by Simon van der Stel, the first governor of the Cape.
This particular valley was chosen not only for its beauty but also for the decomposed granite soils on its slopes, gently cooled by ocean breezes.
Prized by leaders and aristocracy throughout 18th-century Europe, Constantia’s Vin de Constance was revived by Klein Constantia in 1986, reaffirming this unique natural sweet wine’s place in history. Today, Klein Constantia continues to produce some of South Africa’s top wines and the world’s best dessert wines—wines that reflect the cool Constantia climate as well as our historic tradition.
This particular valley was chosen not only for its beauty but also for the decomposed granite soils on its slopes, gently cooled by ocean breezes.
Prized by leaders and aristocracy throughout 18th-century Europe, Constantia’s Vin de Constance was revived by Klein Constantia in 1986, reaffirming this unique natural sweet wine’s place in history. Today, Klein Constantia continues to produce some of South Africa’s top wines and the world’s best dessert wines—wines that reflect the cool Constantia climate as well as our historic tradition.
