Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2021 / 500ml | CHF 58.37 | vinpark.ch ↗ |
Latest Technical Specifications · 2022
Alcohol 13.63%
Residual Sugar 168.6 g/L
pH 3.81
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 215 kcal / glass
150ml glass215 kcal
750ml bottle1075 kcal
Grape Varieties Muscat De Frontignan
Muscat De Frontignan100%
Drinking Window decades to generations
Region Constantia
Soil Sandstone slopes with sandy rocky scree, Clay soils over decomposed granite
Harvest Dates 9 March - 8 April 2022
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Natural Fermentation Stopped
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 14 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types Hungarian, French, and Austrian oak
Barrel Size 500L
Closure Cork
Production Details 18 vineyard passes during harvest (9 March to 8 April 2022). Skin contact of two weeks before pressing. Fermented naturally in individual batches. Aged 18 months in 500L oak barrels (50% new: French, Hungarian, Austrian oak), followed by 20 months in large-format wooden foudres. Each batch handled individually before final blend selection.
Tasting Notes Fresh apricot, quince, dried pineapple, persimmon, fig preserve, salted caramel, elderflower and subtle spice; peach, nectarine, dried mango and litchi on a vibrant palate with salinity, integrated oak and a long, dry, delicately spiced finish.
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.63%
Residual Sugar 168.6 g/L
pH 3.81
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 215 kcal / glass
150ml glass215 kcal
750ml bottle1075 kcal
Grape Varieties Muscat De Frontignan
Muscat De Frontignan100%
Drinking Window decades to generations
Region Constantia
Soil Sandstone slopes with sandy rocky scree, Clay soils over decomposed granite
Harvest Dates 9 March - 8 April 2022
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Natural Fermentation Stopped
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 14 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types Hungarian, French, and Austrian oak
Barrel Size 500L
Closure Cork
Production Details 18 vineyard passes during harvest (9 March to 8 April 2022). Skin contact of two weeks before pressing. Fermented naturally in individual batches. Aged 18 months in 500L oak barrels (50% new: French, Hungarian, Austrian oak), followed by 20 months in large-format wooden foudres. Each batch handled individually before final blend selection.
Tasting Notes Fresh apricot, quince, dried pineapple, persimmon, fig preserve, salted caramel, elderflower and subtle spice; peach, nectarine, dried mango and litchi on a vibrant palate with salinity, integrated oak and a long, dry, delicately spiced finish.
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 173.5 g/L
pH 3.77
Total Acidity 6.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 220 kcal / glass
150ml glass220 kcal
750ml bottle1100 kcal
Grape Varieties Muscat De Frontignan
Muscat De Frontignan100%
Drinking Window 50+ years
Region Constantia
Soil Sandstone slopes with sandy rocky scree, Clay soils over decomposed granite
Harvest Dates March 9-30, 2021
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Hard Pressing To Extract Tannins
Maceration 14 days
Total Aging 33 months
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types Hungarian and French oak
Barrel Size 500L
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Cooler, later vintage with extended hang time and optimal phenological ripening. Lower pH and higher natural acidity than previous years. 25 harvest batches from March 9-30. Most parcels received two weeks skin contact before pressing. Aged 18 months in 50% new 500L Hungarian and French oak barrels, followed by additional 16 months in large format wooden foudre. Dryer style vintage with fine balance between sugar and acidity.
Tasting Notes Bright light gold; apricot, sandalwood spice and Seville marmalade aromas, with nutmeg, citrus, jasmine flower and rose water; creamy, rich and textured with delicate wood spice, crisp acidity, salinity and a long, pithy, nearly bitter finish.
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 172 g/L
pH 3.92
Total Acidity 6.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 215 kcal / glass
150ml glass215 kcal
750ml bottle1075 kcal
Grape Varieties Muscat De Frontignan
Muscat De Frontignan100%
Drinking Window 20+ years
Region Constantia
Soil Sandstone slopes with sandy rocky scree, Clay soils over decomposed granite
Harvest Dates Early March 2020 (completed within 3 weeks)
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Hard Pressing To Extract Tannins
Maceration 14 days
Total Aging 30 months
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types Hungarian and French oak
Barrel Size 500L
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details 19 vineyard passes during harvest (early March 2020). Majority of batches received 2 weeks skin contact before pressing. Fermented naturally. Aged 1.5 years in 500L Hungarian and French oak barrels (50% new), followed by 1.5 years in large format wooden foudres. Only best lots selected for final blend. Fresh, balanced and complex wine with marmalade, honeysuckle aromas, energetic acidity, and layers of apricot, saffron, quince paste complexity.
Tasting Notes Citrus marmalade and frangipani aromas; full-bodied and complex, with sweetness, fruit and acidity in balance.
2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Muscat de Frontignan
Region Constantia
Tasting Notes Bright light gold; white peach, citrus blossom, orange zest, nutmeg and lemon curd; creamy, with oak spice, ginger and bright fruit, finishing long, textured and delicately spicy.
Sources: www.kleinconstantia.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.7%
Residual Sugar 172 g/L
Calories (estimated) 215 kcal / glass
150ml glass215 kcal
750ml bottle1075 kcal
Grape Varieties Muscat De Frontignan
Muscat De Frontignan100%
Drinking Window 20+ years
Region Constantia
Soil Sandstone slopes with sandy rocky scree, Clay soils over decomposed granite
Harvest Dates February-April 2018
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Hard Pressing To Extract Tannins
Maceration 14 days
Total Aging 36 months
Oak Aging 24 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types Hungarian and French oak
Barrel Size 500L
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details 21 different harvest batches from early February through mid-April. Individual parcels blended for balance between alcohol, acidity and sugar. Fermented on skins in 500L barrels with gross lees for extended aging. Cold weather and long growing season created higher acidity components.
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 165 g/L
pH 3.7
Total Acidity 6.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 215 kcal / glass
150ml glass215 kcal
750ml bottle1075 kcal
Grape Varieties Muscat de Frontignan
Region Constantia
Harvest Dates Numerous batches over a two-month period
Tasting Notes Pure gold; white flowers, ripe citrus, rosewater and almonds; creamy stone fruit, litchi, citrus zest and lively spice with a long complex finish.
Sources: www.kleinconstantia.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 164.8 g/L
pH 3.7
Total Acidity 6.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 215 kcal / glass
150ml glass215 kcal
750ml bottle1075 kcal
Grape Varieties Muscat de Frontignan
Region Constantia
Tasting Notes Seville-orange marmalade, honeysuckle, ginger, dried mango, vanilla and citrus zest; full-bodied, concentrated and pithy with a mouth-watering finish.
Sources: www.kleinconstantia.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.97%
Residual Sugar 172.7 g/L
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 6.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 220 kcal / glass
150ml glass220 kcal
750ml bottle1100 kcal
Grape Varieties Muscat de Frontignan
Region Constantia
Fermentation Vessels Dedicated tanks
Tasting Notes Bright gold; citrus blossom, honeycomb and stone fruit; full-bodied, rich and creamy with refreshing acidity and a lingering zesty finish.
Sources: www.kleinconstantia.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2014 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.09%
Residual Sugar 166.3 g/L
pH 3.8
Total Acidity 6.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 215 kcal / glass
150ml glass215 kcal
750ml bottle1075 kcal
Grape Varieties Muscat de Frontignan
Region Constantia
Tasting Notes Bright yellow-gold; citrus, ginger and fresh nutmeg; creamy, zesty, full and refreshing with a long concentrated finish.
Sources: www.kleinconstantia.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2010 / 500ml | CHF 127.45 | vinello.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2021 / 500ml | CHF 69.95 | vinello.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2023 / 750ml | EUR 67.00 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
| Shop price | 2022 / 500ml | EUR 77.00 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
| Shop price | 2023 / 500ml | CHF 69.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Klein Constantia Road, Constantia, 7806
Phone
+27 21 794 5188
Email
Owner
Zdeněk Bakala &
Charles D. Harman
Charles D. Harman
Cellarmaster
Matthew Day