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Klein Constantia Vin De Constance 2021
R1,533.00
The nose is layered with aromas of apricots, sandalwood spice and Seville marmalade. A crisp acidity and salinity, with flavours of nutmeg, citrus, jasmine flower and rosewater. Creamy and rich, the palate is textured and complex with a delicate wood spice on the mid-palate. There is a fine balance between sugar and acidity, creating a drier style of Vin de Constance. Concentrated and lively, the wine concludes with a long, pithy, and almost bitter finish.
ANALYSIS: ALC 14% | RS 173.5 g/l | TA 6.3 g/l | pH 3.77
Description
“During the cooler and more consistent 2021 season, we began harvesting the earlier-ripening components on March 9th. Over the following 3 weeks, we picked 25 different batches, ranging from lower sugar and high acidity components to much sweeter, more concentrated final picks on March 30th. Interestingly, this approach mirrored the conditions and practices of the 2020 harvest.
Each batch was processed separately, with most receiving only 2 weeks of skin contact before pressing. At this point, we blended various components to achieve the optimal balance of sugar, acidity and alcohol, allowing fermentation to stop naturally. The wine was then aged for 18 months in 50% new 500L Hungarian and French oak barrels, followed by an additional 16 months in a large format wooden foudre.”
Additional Information
| Producer | Klein Constantia |
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