Vin de Constance - Klein Constantia - Afrique du Sud 2011

Vinous

92 / 100

byNeal Martinthe9/8/2020

The 2011 Vin de Constance, which delivers 152g/L residual sugar, has a very perfumed nose of beeswax, honeysuckle, saffron and marmalade, well defined if not as winsome as the 2012. The palate is satisfyingly viscous on the entry, offering orange pith and apricot, and culminating in a Barsac-inspired finish (a trait that I have observed with previous bottles). Bottle from my personal cellar.

Wine Advocate

93 / 100

byNeal Martinthe11/30/2015

The 2011 Vin de Constance Natural Sweet Wine spent 36 months in 60% new French and Hungarian oak. It delivers 152 grams per liter residual sugar with a pH of 3.6. Here it is very perfumed with a dried honey, lanolin, marmalade and melted wax-scented bouquet that is nicely defined. The palate is viscous on the entry with fine acidity, quite sensual in the mouth with orange zest and marmalade notes, almost Barsac-like towards the finish that lingers long in the mouth. Gorgeous (as per usual).

Decanter.com

93 / 100

the4/1/2014

Klein Constantia, Vin de Constance 2011 - Decanter The 2011 is a deep gold with a gorgeously concentrated nose. On the palate, it is vibrantly fresh and sweet, with intense mouth-filling flavours of apricot, zesty orange peel, marmalade, honey, spice and ginger. Despite 152 g/L of residual sugar, the wine’s bright and judiciously balanced acidity ensures focus and a long, clean finish. JS

timatkin.com

96 / 100

byTim Atkin MWthe4/1/2014

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

93 / 100

the4/1/2014

Wine Spectator

94 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/1/2014

This offers a wide range of blood orange marmalade, apricot, peach and mango notes all tightly stitched together but unfurling steadily through the opulent finish, picking up nectarine, kumquat and ginger notes. And then there's a racy feel echoing at the very end, giving this lovely lift. A beauty. Muscat de Frontignan. Drink now through 2035. 350 cases made.