Klein Constantia - Constantia Valley - Sauvignon Blanc - Blanc - 2022

Wine:

Hailing from a granite terroir, the 2022 White Constantia Valley Sauvignon delivers a full and subtle mineral expression of Sauvignon. It is a streamlined wine, without exuberance, very well-balanced, with fresh hints of menthol and a peppery touch. Its freshness and vitality undoubtedly place it among the finest Sauvignons from South Africa! Rated 92/100 by the Committee.

Vinification:

Hand-picked very early in the morning to preserve optimal berry freshness. Each parcel is vinified separately before being blended to create the perfect balance. A small portion of the juice is aged in 500L oak barrels, before being blended and bottled.

Color:

Bright, light yellow with golden highlights.

Nose:

A purely mineral expression of Sauvignon with a lemony, minty note. Without exuberance, subtle tropical fruit aromas are revealed, underlined by a peppery touch.

Palate:

Well-balanced, the attack on the palate is lively and clean, appreciated for its moderate acidity that gives it an elegant energy. A lingering finish reveals a magnificent Sauvignon, crisp and refreshing, underlined by a delicate minerality.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Wok of gambas with lemongrass, fish ceviche with citrus zest, poultry with creamy jus, gravelax salmon.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2028

Located about twenty kilometers from Cape Town, Klein Constantia has been producing the famous Vin de Constance since 1685. This nectar has been cherished by European courts and world dignitaries and is made from Muscat de Frontignan grapes. It is said that Napoleon Bonaparte drank it on Saint Helena. With over 300 years of history, it rivals the most prestigious Sauternes or sweet wines from the Loire and Alsace regions!