CHÂTEAU RIEUSSEC 1er Cru Classé Sauternes 2007 vs Klein Constantia Vin de Constance 50cl 2020
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| Availability | In stock | Out of stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £59.50 | — |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | — |
| Producer | — | Klein Constantia |
| Style | Dessert & sweet | Dessert & sweet |
| Grape | Sauv Blanc, Sémillon | Muscat |
| ABV | 12.5% | — |
| Sweetness | — | Sweet |
| Size | 750ml | 500ml |
| Where to buy | No current tracked offers |
CHÂTEAU RIEUSSEC 1er Cru Classé Sauternes 2007
The 2007 Rieussec is a blend of 87% Semillon, 4.5% Muscadelle and 8.5% Sauvignon Blanc picked between 13 September and 31 October. It has an almost Barsac-like bouquet with barley sugar joining the ginger and honeyed notes, quite powerful although I feel this is just going through a sullen patch at the moment. The palate is very pure and balanced with a wonderful seam of acidity that slices through the viscous botrytis fruit, quite spicy on the finish, although it does not possess the persistence of the 2005 or 2009, just cutting away swiftly.
Klein Constantia Vin de Constance 50cl 2020
Klein Constantia Vin de Constance is one of the world's most iconic sweet wines, crafted exclusively from Muscat de Frontignan grapes grown in the cool, coastal Constantia region of South Africa. Renowned for its perfect balance of sugar, acidity, and alcohol while retaining freshness, this wine expresses the unique soils and climate of Klein Constantia with remarkable elegance and longevity. Why You'll Love It This is legendary winemaking revived—rich, layered, and remarkably elegant with decades of ageing potential. Klein Constantia is famed for reviving the legendary sweet wines of Constantia from the 1700s, combining centuries-old winemaking knowledge with modern techniques. Hand-harvested in multiple batches to capture a range of flavours and ripeness, the wine is aged for three years in 50% new French oak, acacia barrels, and large foudres. This is one of the world's most prestigious sweet wines, offering unparalleled finesse and complexity. Vineyard & Production Sourced exclusively from Muscat de Frontignan grapes grown in the cool, coastal Constantia region. Grapes are hand-picked over multiple passes to achieve optimal ripeness and acidity. After fermentation, the wine is aged for three years in 50% new French oak, acacia barrels, and large foudres. Detailed blending ensures perfect balance between alcohol, acidity, and sweetness, creating a wine with depth, complexity, and elegance. Tasting Notes Bright yellow-gold in colour with aromas of Seville marmalade, ginger spice, grapefruit, and subtle floral notes. The palate is rich and luxurious, full-bodied yet fresh, with perfect harmony of salinity, acidity, spice, and sweetness. Concentrated with suspended density, finishing with pithy astringency and remarkable length. Perfect Pairings Serve chilled with desserts such as tarte tatin, crème brûlée, or paired with blue cheeses like Roquefort or Stilton. Also excellent with foie gras, fruit-based desserts, or simply on its own. The high residual sugar and alc
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