Vin de Constance 2021

Nose<!--en-->Dried apricot, orange marmalade, blossom, and a warm undertone of sandalwood. Intense but not cloying.<!--en--><!--en-->Palate<!--en-->Full-bodied and creamy on the palate, with a sweetness that is immediately reined in by crisp acidity. Citrus, jasmine, and rose water notes emerge. The finish is long and remains fresh, without being heavy or lingering. Accessible now, but can easily age for decades.

100% Muscat de Frontignan from old vines. The grapes are picked in 25 selective passes to capture the perfect balance between sugar and acidity. The wine matures for over three years in small wooden barrels, which adds subtle oxidative complexity without overpowering the fruit.

Between 12 and 14 degrees. Do not decant. A small white wine glass or dessert wine glass works best to keep the aromas concentrated.

- Roquefort or Stilton: the saltiness and pungency of blue cheese call for sweetness and freshness as a counterbalance.
- Tarte Tatin: caramelised apple echoes the apricot and citrus notes in the wine.
- Foie gras with fig compote: the creamy texture of foie gras finds its match in the full mouthfeel of this wine.

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Constantia is het oudste wijngebied van Zuid-Afrika en werd wereldberoemd door een enkele zoete wijn: Vin de Constance. Napoleon liet hem naar zijn ballingschap sturen en Jane Austen liet er personages naar verlangen, en na een periode van verval wordt hij hier weer op dezelfde manier gemaakt.

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