Single-Owner Private Collection of Fine Wines from South Africa, Bordeaux, Rhône Valley, Italy, Spain and more….

Timed Online Auction, 27 June - 15 July 2024

South Africa - Whites

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ZAR 4 690
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  • Klein Constantia; Vin de Constance; 2012; 2 (1 x 2); 500ml
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ZAR 3 500 - 6 000
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Klein Constantia
2012 Vin de Constance
2 (1 x 2) 500ml

Described as one of the world’s most beautiful vineyards, the 146 hectares of Klein Constantia originally formed part of "Constantia", a vast property established in 1685 by Simon van der Stel, the first governor of the Cape. This particular valley was chosen not only for its beauty, but also for the decomposed granite soils on its slopes, gently cooled by ocean breezes. The property behind the iconic Vin de Constance has pedigree and provenance that stretches widely beyond sweet wine.

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!

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Critics Ratings

‘Iconic, oak-aged and age worthy dessert from unbotrytised Muscat de Frontignan. Drop-dead gorgeous 2012, exotic tropical fruit, marzipan and fynbos notes, silky sweetness. Racy acidity, energising freshness enhanced by tight-grained acacia oak joining the usual mix of new/used French/Hungarian oak.’ - Platter’s SA Wine Guide 2017, 5*

'Intense, with dried orange peel, nectarine, apricot and kumquat notes laced with a vibrant green tea edge. The long finish picks up a bitter almond hint for added tension, while the unctuous fruit sails through. This is still very youthful and densely packed, so no rush at all. Muscat de Frontignan. Drink now through 2040.' - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 95/100 (Sep 2016)

‘The 2012 Vin de Constance won’t be released for another year, but put a note in your diary to buy some when it is. Sweeter and more alcoholic than the 2011, but somehow fresher and brighter, too, it’s floral, pure and focused, with notes of orange zest, tarte tatin and well integrated oak. Shaping up to be the best Vin de Constance yet. Drink: 2016-25. Overall Sweet Wine of the Year.’ - Tim Atkin SA Special Report 2015, 97/100

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