Description
A South African icon, the 2014 Klein Constantia Vin de Constance is a world-renowned sweet wine crafted from Muscat de Frontignan grapes grown in the historic Constantia Valley.
Radiant yellow-gold in the glass, it opens with expressive aromas of citrus peel, ginger, and fresh nutmeg. On the palate, it’s elegantly balanced with bright acidity, a rich, creamy texture, and a zesty core that carries through to a long, luxurious finish.
Revered by collectors and critics alike, this vintage offers a rare opportunity to experience one of the world’s most celebrated dessert wines. A must-have for fine wine lovers.
Radiant yellow-gold in the glass, it opens with expressive aromas of citrus peel, ginger, and fresh nutmeg. On the palate, it’s elegantly balanced with bright acidity, a rich, creamy texture, and a zesty core that carries through to a long, luxurious finish.
Revered by collectors and critics alike, this vintage offers a rare opportunity to experience one of the world’s most celebrated dessert wines. A must-have for fine wine lovers.
The 2014 harvest for the Muscat de Frontignan started later than usual due to a long wet winter. During the ripening process we experienced dry and moderate temperatures with rainfall that was unusual for the season. All these conditions lead to effective raisining in late March and early April.
In order to further elevate the quality of Vin de Constance, we aim to constantly improve various elements in the making of this wine. Throughout the season we harvest in batches - from the riper berries that have great acidity to the raisins for sugar concentration. Upon entering the cellar, each batch is separated and treated differently.
These batches make up the perfect ratio between sugar, alcohol and acidity which allows the wine to stop fermentation naturally and without intervention. Fermentation ranges anywhere between 6 weeks to 6 months.
The wine was aged in a combination of 50% new French oak, Hungarian oak and French Acacia. It was left for a period of 3 years in barrel on the gross lees before racking out and blending. It spent a further 6 months in tank before bottling.
In order to further elevate the quality of Vin de Constance, we aim to constantly improve various elements in the making of this wine. Throughout the season we harvest in batches - from the riper berries that have great acidity to the raisins for sugar concentration. Upon entering the cellar, each batch is separated and treated differently.
These batches make up the perfect ratio between sugar, alcohol and acidity which allows the wine to stop fermentation naturally and without intervention. Fermentation ranges anywhere between 6 weeks to 6 months.
The wine was aged in a combination of 50% new French oak, Hungarian oak and French Acacia. It was left for a period of 3 years in barrel on the gross lees before racking out and blending. It spent a further 6 months in tank before bottling.
Klein Constantia is a historic South African winery set on the cool, sea-breezed slopes of Constantia. Founded in 1685, the estate is famed for reviving the legendary Vin de Constance, once favored by kings and poets alike. Under the thoughtful guidance of winemaker Matthew Day, Klein Constantia continues to produce elegant, expressive wines that honor centuries of heritage and the unique terroir of this remarkable place.
