Groot ConstantiaGrand Constance 2019 (Half Bottle)

Product code: 19541
£42.70 inc VAT
£256.20 / case of 6
South Africa
Sweet Wine from
Western Cape, South Africa
Country
Country: South Africa
Region
Region: Western Cape
Type
Type: Sweet Wine
Winery
Winery: Groot Constantia
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13%
Volume
Volume: 375 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Boela Gerber
Grape
Grape: Muscat
Grape: 100% Muscat
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Country
Country: South Africa
Region
Region: Western Cape
Type
Type: Sweet Wine
Winery
Winery: Groot Constantia
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13%
Volume
Volume: 375 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Boela Gerber
Grape
Grape: Muscat
Grape: 100% Muscat

Product Notes

Groot Constantia Grand Constance is a sumptuous South African wine of world-class quality. Esteemed for its exquisite balance of sweetness and acidity, it boasts aromatic notes of ripe apricot, melon, and tropical fruit, complemented by undertones of honey and spicy oak. This golden-hued wine has a silken mouthfeel, culminating in a seductively long finish. Grand Constance, famously known as Napoleon Bonaparte's preferred wine, stands as the flagship of Groot Constantia, a historic winery with a rich heritage tracing back to 1685. An embodiment of opulence, this wine is an extraordinary indulgence for true wine enthusiasts.

Tasting Notes

White Muscat is complemented by with a small percentage of red Muscat, giving a beautiful amber colour. This legendary sweet wine delivers opulent aromas of caramel, toffee and a hint of Turkish Delight. The delicious notes of caramel and toffee follow through onto the palate with a hint of bitter almonds, beautifully balanced by a natural acidity leaving a very moreish finish.

About the Winery

Groot Constantia

Groot Constantia winery, founded in 1685, is South Africa's oldest producing winery and a national monument. It lies at the heart of the historical Constantia Valley, around 15km from the vibrant city of Cape Town. The winery boasts striking architecture that dates back to the late 17th to the early 18th century, a true icon and pertinent reminder of its historical relevance.

The winery has a refreshing aura, surrounded by vineyards stretched across lush rolling hills. Its location culminates in an ideal microclimate for producing high-quality wines with its perfectly balanced soil, rainfall and temperatures. Groot Constantia is particularly renowned for producing excellent white and red wines that have left significant imprints on the global terrain.

Visitors to Groot Constantia are treated with more than just a wine tasting experience. They're offered a historical and culinary adventure, blending the past and the present in a grand spectacle. Touring the original manor house, now a museum showcasing period furniture and art, takes you on a walk back in time, with the winery's rich past painted across each room and corridor.

The estate also houses two world-class restaurants. Jonkershuis Restaurant provides an authentic Cape Malay dining experience, while Simon's Restaurant offers contemporary South African cuisine. Both offer exquisite views of the vineyards that guarantee a memorable wining and dining experience.

In addition, Groot Constantia offers wine tasting and cellar tours all year round. The wine tasting experience includes an array of wines, paired with an expert-guided tour explaining the wine production process.

Groot Constantia winery not only stands a symbol of longevity and tradition in South Africa's wine industry, but also as an embodiment of a refined lifestyle, enticing with its historical allure, culinary delights, and world-class wines. Its a place where time stands still and the nectar of the earth freely flows, promising an experience you will not forget.

https://www.grootconstantia.co.za

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