2013 Klein Constantia Vin de Constance

Estate: Klein Constantia

Region: Constantia, Cape Peninsula, Coastal Region, South Africa

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Tasting Note:December 1, 2017

Last of the wines for our blind South African tasting but one of the best dessert wines in the world. Thick golden yellow. Perfumey on the nose with honeysuckle, honey, acacia, white floral notes, orange marmalade, and apricots. Balanced acidity (6.5/10) and full bodied. Thick texture and super rich with apricots, spices and honey. Rounded and long finish.

Made up of 100% Must de Frontignan and aged for 36 months in a mix of 60% new French oak, Hungarian oak and French Acacia.

Drink Dates:

2017 till 2047.

Rating:

94+ points.

Price Point:

$$$ - Average price in the United States is $90.00 for a 500mL bottle.

Klein Constantia, Constantia, Vin de Constance, Muscat de Frontignan, White Dessert Wine, Dessert Wine, Cape Peninsula, Coastal Region, South AfricaGreg Ballington2013, Klein Constantia, Vin de Constance, 94 Points, $$$, Dessert Wine, White Dessert Wine, Muscat de Frontignan, Constantia, Cape Peninsula, Coastal Region, South Africa, Matthew Day, December 2017, Cult WineComment