Klein Constantia Vin de Constance Vintage 2016

This historic Vin de Constance was a favorite of the courts of Europe in the 19th Century, and is mentioned in the literature of Charles Dickens and Jane Austen. It was famously requested by Napoleon Bonaparte on his deathbed.

The estate was once part of a larger estate called Constantia, established in 1685 by Simon van Der Stel, the then-Governor and namesake of Stellenbosch . In 1817, the estate was broken up into Groot (big) and Klein (small) Constantia, the latter of which was already under vine.

Unfortunately, Constantia was hit by phylloxera in the later part of the 19th Century, and the vineyards were forgotten until the 1970s, when they were revived and a new era of winemaking commenced

Typical blend Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains. 500ml Bottle ABv 10%

Bottle condition, capsule excellent, label excellent, wine level in neck, in original presentation box.

Beautiful amber colour. Unctuous but so lively and fresh with great depth. Incredible flavour profile. This wine consistently delivers. Wish I had more. Will only get better. Outperforms most Sauternes/Barsac. Useful bottle size for small party too.

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