Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2024 / 750ml | ≈ $11.56Original ZAR 190.00≈ €10.29 · £8.69 | www.beauconstantia.com ↗ |
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.85%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
pH 3.47
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Roussanne, Viognier, Semillon, Colombar, Fernao Pires
Chenin Blanc70%
Roussanne10%
Viognier6%
Semillon6%
Colombar5%
Fernao Pires3%
Region Constantia
Sites Paarl (32%), Darling (28%), Overhex (19%), Breedekloof (21%) for Chenin Blanc; Breedekloof for Roussanne; Constantia for Viognier; Darling for Semillon; Overhex for Colombar; Overhex for Fernao Pires
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Concrete Egg, Stainless Steel, Oak Vat
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Carbonic Maceration Yes
Production Details Chenin Blanc was assembled from 32% Paarl, 28% Darling, 19% Overhex, and 21% Breedekloof fruit. The Paarl and Overhex Chenin portions underwent carbonic fermentation before pressing to old oak, while the Darling and Breedekloof portions were whole-bunch pressed and fermented in old oak. Roussanne from Breedekloof was whole-bunch pressed and fermented in old oak; Viognier from Constantia was whole-bunch pressed and fermented in concrete egg; Semillon from Darling was whole-bunch pressed and fermented in stainless steel; Colombar and Fernao Pires from Overhex were whole-bunch pressed and fermented in old 600L vats. The wine was bottled under the #SAVESAWINE closure.
Tasting Notes
Nose: sweet floral terpenes, citrus oil, cardamom, coriander seed, rosewater
Palate: stonefruit, prickly pear, fresh ginger, pithy, saline
Vintages
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.27%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.38
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc, Roussanne, Colombar, Viognier, Clairette Blanche
Chenin Blanc65%
Roussanne15%
Colombar8%
Viognier6%
Clairette Blanche6%
Region Constantia
Sites Constantia for Viognier; Voorpaardeberg for Clairette Blanche; Overhex for Colombar; Breedekloof for Roussanne; Chenin Blanc 50/50 from Overhex and Darling
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Concrete, Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Oxidative And Whole Bunch Press
Production Details Viognier from Constantia was oxidatively pressed and fermented in old French oak. Clairette Blanche from Voorpaardeberg, Colombar from Overhex, and Roussanne from Breedekloof were whole-bunch pressed and fermented in old French oak. Chenin Blanc was sourced 50/50 from Overhex and Darling; the Overhex portion was fermented on the skins in concrete, while the Darling portion was whole-bunch pressed to stainless steel. The wine was bottled under the #SAVESAWINE closure.
Tasting Notes
Nose: citrus zest, mandarin, cardamom, cumin, ginger, orange oil, juniper berries
Palate: waxy texture, terpene-like layers, pithy finish
Producer Information
Website
Address
1043 Constantia Main Rd, Constantia, Cape Town, 7806, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 794 8632
Owner
Du Preez family
Cellarmaster
Megan van der Merwe