Sweets, Fortifieds & Whisky
Live Virtual Auction, 11 July 2021
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Session 1
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About this Item
The re-creation of the legendary Constantia wine made in the 18th and 19th centuries, sought after by Napoleon, the aristocracy of Europe, King George IV and King Louis Philippe and recommended by some of France's most famous gourmands, Brillat-Savarin and Dumas.
Provenance
Private Client
Critics Ratings
'A vintage with immense power and concentration, and still in quite a burly and youthful stage, almost bold and brooding. Big and luscious, but with superb definition. One for the long haul' - Higgo Jacobs 2016, 95/100