0 0

2007 Klein Constantia, Vin de Constance, Constantia, South Africa

  • White
  • Luscious
  • Full Bodied
  • Muscat à Petits Grain
Neal Martin MW
97/100
Add to wishlist
Product: 20078006055
2007 Klein Constantia, Vin de Constance, Constantia, South Africa

Description

Widely regarded as one of the world’s finest sweet wines, this famously seductive and iconic Vin de Constance is a gloriously sweet offering from the Klein Constantia winery in South Africa located 20km from Cape Town.
The 2007 vintage was one of the best of the decade, with a long, cool season ensuring concentrated flavours and aromatic intensity. A warm, dry late summer created perfect conditions for the raisining of the Muscat de Frontignan grapes whilst still on the vine.
Colour White
Sweetness Luscious
Vintage 2007
Grape List Muscat à Petits Grain
Body Full Bodied
Property Klein Constantia

Critics reviews

Neal Martin MW 97/100
Although I have tasted the 2007 Vin de Constance on several occasions, this was the first time professionally. It has an explosive bouquet that sprints out of the blocks with a more effervescent, vivacious personality than the 2008. Citrus lemon, Seville orange marmalade, touches of mandarin and a dash of spice all vie for attention. The aromatics are more Sauternes-like than the 2008. The palate is very well-balanced with a viscous opening, a keen thread of acidity and a bewitching sense of poise and focus. This is probably the finest Vin de Constance to date as it fans out marvellously on the multi-layered finish. This is a startling, world-class wine that gives Yquem a run for its money.Neil Martin - 31/10/2013
Neal Martin MW, (Oct 2013)

About this wine

Muscat

Muscat refers to a family of grapes of which there are around 200 different branches. Muscat Blancs à Petits Grains is the most noble of the variety and makes the best and most distinctive wines. It is the only wine grape that produces wines that actually taste of grapes, and can produce a range of wines from pale, bone dry whites, through to golden yellow, rich, sweet wines.

Need help?

Delivery and Quality Guarantee