Vin de Constance, Klein Constantia 2007

Tasted at The White Club's dinner in Basel. Even against Denis Dubourdieu's decadent L'Extravagant 2003, for me, the superlative Vin de Constance 2007 is the better wine. It offers a scintillating bouquet that is beautifully defined with mandarin, wild honey, lavender and Seville orange marmalade vying for attention on the nose. The palate displays more race and better acidity than the Barsac with crystalline honeyed fruits and immense freshness and poise on the finish. Brilliant winemaking here - a South Africa legend that does not disappoint. Drink now-2040+ Tasted September 2012.