Cape Heritage, Sweets, Fortifieds and Spirits

Timed Online Auction, 7 - 14 August 2023

Cape Heritage

Sold for

ZAR 17 588
Lot 53
  • Klein Constantia; Vin de Constance; 1989; 1 (1 x 1); 500ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 18 000 - 25 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 17 588
Delivery
Delivery within South Africa included
Shipping

About this Item

1989 Vin de Constance
1 (1 x 1) 500ml

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 praised by Charles Dickens, Jane Austen and Baudelaire!

Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

'Offers a lovely amber color, with blood orange, bitter almond, clove, green tea and dried persimmon notes backed by a noticeably spicy Muscat hint on the finish. More rustic and broader than the other vintages, and not quite as deep or long.--Non-blind Vin de Constance vertical. Drink now through 2017. 2,425 cases made.' - Wine Spectator, 90/100 (2010)

'Not a botrytis wine. '89 gorgeously perfumed, deep-gold hued, honeyed, hints of marmalade. Estate's 4th re-enactment of Cape's most glorious wine times, two centuries ago. In traditional squat black 500ml bottle. From Muscat de Frontignan.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 1994, 4*

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