Klein Constantia - Vin de Constance 2014 (1.5L)
Price: $439.99
| Producer | Klein Constantia |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Stellenbosch |
| Varietal | Muscat de Frontignan |
| Vintage | 2014 |
| Sku | 61153 |
| Size | 1.5L |
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James Suckling: 95 Points
Very ripe and heady nose of apricots and peach jam, straw, dried honeysuckle, caramel, mango puree and candied papaya. Somehow, it all remains fresh. Full and round on the palate. Medium-sweet to sweet with medium acidity. A dense, oily finish. One of the great sweet wines of South Africa. Drink now or hold.
Vinous: 94 Points
We finish with the 2014 Vin de Constance from Klein Constantia, which shows identically to the bottle tasted in the Cape earlier this year. The bouquet bursts from the glass with marmalade, honeysuckle, orange rind and tropical fruit, all beautifully defined, if perhaps just a little waxier than I recall. The lively, viscous palate presents layers of fresh apricot, honey and orange zest, leading to a precise, vibrant finish. I love the chutzpah of this Vin de Constance, and though it will age, I do not begrudge anyone drinking it now.
-- Neal Martin
Wine Spectator: 94 Points
Creamed persimmon, yellow apple, quince and mirabelle plum notes weave together seamlessly in this version, gilded with heather, honey and green tea accents. This is rich, but the brightness and a lovely bitter orange flash add detail on the finish. Muscat de Frontignan. Drink now through 2030. 3,000 cases made, 250 cases imported. — JM
