2016 Klein Constantia MAG Vin de Constance

2016 Klein Constantia MAG Vin de Constance

  • DC 97
  • VN 97
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2016 Klein Constantia MAG Vin de Constance

6904 Miramar Road

Pickup available, usually ready in 24 hours

6904 Miramar Road
San Diego CA 92121
United States

97 Points - Decanter:  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. 

97 Points - VinousThe 2016 Vin de Constance contains 165g/L of residual sugar. This has a wonderful bouquet with layers of wild honey and acacia, little-changed since I last encountered it a couple of years back. The palate is concentrated, multi-faceted yet primal at the moment. I suspect this vintage is maturing at a glacial pace, but I cannot wait to taste this at 12-15 years of age. Outstanding.