Appearance: Intense, shiny golden-orange color with silver reflections. Architecturally clear, highly viscous texture.
Aroma: Exceptionally aromatic nose with notes of candied citrus (orange marmalade), dried apricots, honey, sabayon spices (muscat, cardamom), sweet flowers (frangipani), and acacia honey with a touch of blossoms (roses). Elegant and rich profile.
Taste: Extremely rich, sweet, and intense (approx. 172 g/L RS), yet balanced with firm acidity (~6.6 g/L). Flavors of candied orange, honey, apricots, carob, ginger, and a slight salty mineral accent. The texture is silky and full-bodied.
Finish: Long, complex, and harmonious aftertaste with elegant sweetness and freshness that invites the next sip.
Specifications
| Others | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | South Africa |
| Type | Rich white |
| Variety | Muscat de Frontignan |
| % Alcohol | 13.5 |
| James Suckling | 95 |
| decanter | Gold |
| Wine Spectator | 96 |
| Type of product | Wine |
| Country | South Africa |
| falstaff | 98 |
| Vintage | 2013 |
| Volume | 1.5 |
| Wine Type | white wine |
| Natural wine | Natural wine |
| Brand | Klein Constantia |
| Producer | Klein Constantia |
| Region | Constantia |
| Robert Parker | 96 |
| Sugar Level | sweet |
| sulfites | yes |
| Serving temperature | 10 - 12 °C |
| Wine clasification | still wine |