Klein Constantia

Chardonnay

8.86 ratings
8.83 pro ratings
South Africa
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Allison Lyzenga

Big day tasting in Constantia so minimal notes; pale lemon; medium plus intensity aromas of ripe stone fruit, vanilla, toast; dry, medium acid, medium alcohol, medium plus body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; medium plus finish, very good

Big day tasting in Constantia so minimal notes; pale lemon; medium plus intensity aromas of ripe stone fruit, vanilla, toast; dry, medium acid, medium alcohol, medium plus body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; medium plus finish, very good

Feb 18th, 2020
Peter van den Besselaar

Vintage 2016 / peat? In smell - bitters in taste - a bit rough

Vintage 2016 / peat? In smell - bitters in taste - a bit rough

Jun 18th, 2019
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

The nose reveals fruits of; pineapple, banana, green melon, white peach, lemon, some lime & grapefruit, honeysuckle, vanillin notes, a little butter, delicate, powdery chalkiness, understated oaky notes, a whiff of graham cracker, flint with yellow and spring flowers.

The body is rich, full & waxy. Pineapple, banana, green melon, white peach, lemon, some lime & grapefruit, honeysuckle, caramel apple, vanillin notes, some butter, delicate, sticky powdery chalkiness, well pronounced darker minerals, understated oaky notes, a whiff of graham cracker, flint with yellow and spring flowers. The acidity round and excellent. The finish is; rich, lush, well polished with minerality that persists a long while.

Photos of; Klein Constantia Estate vines, more library wines they use to track their bottle aging, cellar room with bladder press, stainless tanks and oak barrels and tasting bar.

The nose reveals fruits of; pineapple, banana, green melon, white peach, lemon, some lime & grapefruit, honeysuckle, vanillin notes, a little butter, delicate, powdery chalkiness, understated oaky notes, a whiff of graham cracker, flint with yellow and spring flowers.

The body is rich, full & waxy. Pineapple, banana, green melon, white peach, lemon, some lime & grapefruit, honeysuckle, caramel apple, vanillin notes, some butter, delicate, sticky powdery chalkiness, well pronounced darker minerals, understated oaky notes, a whiff of graham cracker, flint with yellow and spring flowers. The acidity round and excellent. The finish is; rich, lush, well polished with minerality that persists a long while.

Photos of; Klein Constantia Estate vines, more library wines they use to track their bottle aging, cellar room with bladder press, stainless tanks and oak barrels and tasting bar.

Apr 22nd, 2019
Stanislav Lobanov

16/20 (88/100) Вино со сдержанным и элегантным ароматом белых яблок, дыни, папайи и сливочной помадки. Тельное, чуть маслянистое по текстуре с умеренной кислотностью. Тёплое, непродолжительное послевкусие. Неплохо.

16/20 (88/100) Вино со сдержанным и элегантным ароматом белых яблок, дыни, папайи и сливочной помадки. Тельное, чуть маслянистое по текстуре с умеренной кислотностью. Тёплое, непродолжительное послевкусие. Неплохо.

Oct 25th, 2018
Eric Hoepelman

Eric had this 5 years ago

Eric had this 5 years ago

Jun 18th, 2019
Bernie Tenenbaum

Bernie had this 5 years ago

Bernie had this 5 years ago

Mar 1st, 2019