Vin de Constance

Foie gras on brioche with vendange tardive wine jelly.

The 2022 vintage stood out for its intensity and precision, shaped by a late start and a condensed harvest window. Warm, dry conditions dominated the season, with minimal rainfall and increased sun exposure contributing to excellent ripening. The growing season brought some pressure due to wind and heat, but balanced canopy growth and careful vineyard management delivered fruit of exceptional quality. Temperatures remained steady through harvest, avoiding the intense spikes often seen in late summer. The 2022 harvest will be remembered as one of exceptional quality across the Cape, marked by a warm, dry growing season and a notably late, condensed harvest. In Constantia, this resulted in a compact yet precise picking period from 9 March to 8 April, completed in 18 passes through the vineyard.

The wine matured for 18 months in 500L French, Hungarian and Austrian oak barrels (50% new), followed by an additional 20 months in large-format wooden foudres. Only the finest barrels were selected for the final blend—capturing the vintage’s intensity, elegance, and layered complexity.

Each batch was handled individually, with most grapes undergoing two weeks of skin contact before pressing. Fermentation stopped naturally, preserving purity and balance.

Dating back to 1685 and described as one of the world’s most beautiful wine estates Klein Constantia is set amidst ancient trees on the upper foothills of the Constantiaberg with views across False Bay. The perfect location for cool climate wines Klein Constantia produces some of South Africa’s top wines including one of the world’s best natural sweet wines Vin de Constance.