2018 Klein Constantia Vin de Constance Natural Sweet Wine

Muscat - 500ML
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REVIEWS

DC 98 JS 98 JA 98 WA 96 VN 96
DC 98

Decanter, July 2021

A gorgeous wine, texturally brilliant with such intensity while not being overpowering or too much. The overall feeling is so satin-like, smooth and intense with layers of wild honey, orange blossom, caramel, pear, white...
JS 98

jamessuckling.com, September 2021

Extraordinary aromas of white peaches, apricots, vanilla and flowers. Full-bodied and very sweet with so much sweet and dried fruit, such as apricots and tangerines, yet it maintains citrusy freshness and texture, with a...
JA 98

janeanson.com, July 2021

The most gorgeous mix of straw, powerful citrus, apricot, fresh juicy white pear and peach, tons of stone fruits and spice, graphite and smoke. As ever this is both subtle and overpowering, managing push and pull and so...
WA 96

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, December 2023

Bright, floral and fresh, the 2018 Vin de Constance Natural Sweet Wine presents a nose full of focused fruits with power and precision while possessing a beautiful balance of flowers and stone fruit aromas. Medium to...
VN 96

Vinous, November 2021

The 2018 Vin de Constance was picked over 60 days, the second most prolonged picking since the maiden 1986 vintage. It was lightly pressed into 500-liter barrels for alcoholic fermentation, which can take up to six...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Dessert
Varietal Muscat
Country South Africa
Region Constantia
Vintage 2018
Size 500ML
Percent alcohol 14%
Closure Cork

The 2018 Klein Constantia Vin de Constance is a standout Muscat from South Africa's Constantia region. Known for its full-bodied sweetness and intricate flavors, this wine has garnered exceptional praise from several top wine reviewers.

Decanter awarded this vintage a stellar 98 points, describing it as a "gorgeous wine, texturally brilliant with such intensity while not being overpowering or too much." They highlighted its "layers of wild honey, orange blossom, caramel, pear, white peach and a delicate smokiness," noting its balance and freshness. According to Decanter, it’s exceptional whether you choose to drink it now or let it age.

James Suckling also rated it 98 points, emphasizing its "extraordinary aromas of white peaches, apricots, vanilla and flowers." He found it "full-bodied and very sweet" with an impressive balance of dried fruit and citrusy freshness, concluding that it has "great length" and is "always energetic and vivid." Suckling recommends enjoying it young for its intensity or aging it for decades.

Jane Anson echoed these sentiments, also giving it 98 points. She praised its "most gorgeous mix of straw, powerful citrus, apricot, fresh juicy white pear and peach," noting its complexity and balance. Anson remarked, "if every sweet wine tasted like this, there would be no sales crisis in the category."

Vinous rated it slightly lower at 96 points but still commended its "vibrant, effervescent bouquet of freshly sliced grapefruit, fresh fig and citrus fruit." Neal Martin pointed out its impressive balance and weight, noting that the spiciness is particularly pronounced toward the finish.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also gave it 96 points, with Anthony Mueller describing it as "bright, floral and fresh" with a "beautiful balance of flowers and stone fruit aromas." He found it "not overly sweet but harmonious and seductively pleasurable," highlighting its "long, ever-evolving, spicy finish."

Overall, the 2018 Klein Constantia Vin de Constance is highly acclaimed for its balance, complexity, and potential for aging. Each reviewer emphasized its vibrant flavors and exceptional quality, making it a noteworthy choice for both immediate enjoyment and long-term cellaring.