Klein Constantia Vin de Constance 2022

From the historic coastal estate of Klein Constantia in the Constantia Valley near Cape Town, Vin de Constance is South Africa’s most iconic natural-sweet wine. The 2022 vintage continues the lineage of excellence: crafted from 100% Muscat de Frontignan grapes, late-harvested and expertly vinified to preserve sweetness balanced by crisp acidity. The warm, condensed 2022 season produced a wine of richness, depth, precision and longevity.

Tasting Notes

Colour: Bright light gold with luminous highlights and a refined, glowing presence.

Nose: Expressive and layered: fresh apricot, quince, dried pineapple, persimmon, fig preserve, salted caramel, elderflower and subtle spice notes – creating an aromatic profile of elegance and intensity.

Palate: Rich, tightly knit and full-bodied. The palate delivers dried mango, nectarine, lychee and white peach, supported by honeyed sweetness, bright acidity and saline minerality. A fine wood-spice mid-palate, and a balance of sugar and acidity gives the wine refinement and length.

Finish: Long and regal, with a weighty texture, lingering dried fruits, citrus peel and a gently pithy edge. The wine promises excellent cellar potential and complexity with age

Technical Details

Producer: Klein Constantia, Constantia Valley, Cape Town, South Africa.

Wine: Vin de Constance (Natural Sweet Wine)

Vintage: 2022

Grape Variety: 100% Muscat de Frontignan

ABV: Approximately 13,5%

Residual Sugar: Very high (significant levels retained – estate describes late-harvested drying of grapes)

Maturation & Bottling: Harvested late, gentle vinification to retain aromatic and sugary profile; estate notes indicate exceptional balance of sugar and acidity in 2022.

Ageing Potential: Built for decades of ageing; reviewers indicate potential of 40+ years in bottle for this vintage.

Collector’s Note

Vin de Constance is not just a wine—it’s a symbol of heritage, icon status in South African wine and a masterpiece of sweet-wine craft. The 2022 vintage, with its richness, precision and harmony, is especially noteworthy. It appeals to collectors of fine sweet wines, lovers of historic vineyards and those seeking a wine with both immediate beauty and long-term potential. Given its prestige, potential for ageing and heritage, this vintage is an exceptional addition to any premium wine collection.