ITEM 114701

2016 Klein Constantia Vin de Constance Natural Sweet Wine

$78.99

Out of stock
Wine Rating:

97V 97DE 96JS 94WA

Bottle Size

500ml

Vintage

2016

Country/State

south africa

Wine Region

Variety

muscat

LIKE THAT? TRY ONE OF THESE...

Powered by Preferabli

Vinous: 97 points

"The 2016 Vin de Constance is matured in 50% French acacia oak, Hungarian oak and regular French oak, and 50% in French foudres. This has more delineation and precision on the nose compared to the previous vintage, offering acacia honey, quince, saffron and touches of elderflower in the background. The palate is very well balanced with fine precision, a killer line of acidity and disarming purity toward a finish that lingers in the mouth. Stunning." - Neal Martin

Review Date: October 2019

Decanter: 97 points

“Strikingly pure, fresh and youthful, this is almost like an 'essence of Muscat'. Hints of elderflower and subtle spices on the nose are complemented by a licquorous palate with zesty citrus peel and honey, balanced by crisp acidity. 2016 was a very early vintage due, in part, to El Nino but the dry, warm season was mitigated in Constantia by prevailing cool sea-breezes, and cool night-time temperatures. This really needs 2-3 years to bring out the complex flavours which will make this a memorable sweet wine for many decades. Drinking Window: 2023 - 2050” – Andy Howard MW

Review Date: March 2020

JamesSuckling.com: 96 points

“Such an amazing nose to this with dried peaches and limes, flowers and hot stones. Full-bodied, very sweet and powerful with a soft, caressing texture and a tangy, bright finish. A wonderful combination of late-harvest fruit and energetic acidity. Drink or hold.”

Review Date: June 2021

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: 94 points

“Lucious tones of apricot, dried nectarine, honey and spiced orange syrup with subtle tones of cinnamon all beg for your attention on the nose of the 2016 Vin de Constance Natural Sweet Wine. The wine is rich and dense on the palate, expanding and unfolding, showing layers of depth and breadth across the mid-palate. It's perfectly sweet with the precision and balance to counter the acidity, so you can continue to drink it throughout the night. The finish is long and thoughtful and continues to evolve on the palate, leaving a viscous layer, flopping back and forth between flavors of honey, orange marmalade and apricot paste. I see blue cheese or crème brûlée as a beautiful pairing for this wine. Drink Date 2020 - 2060” – Anthony Mueller

Review Date: March 2020