Name: Buitenverwachting - Constantia wine "1769" 2015
Brand: Dionis
Price: 45.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

Buitenverwachting - Vin de Constantia "1769" 2014 - Le Baroudeur du Vin

Let's talk little, let's talk wine

Three estates forming the historic terroir of Constantia at the Cape of Good Hope, can currently claim the historical continuity of the vintage since the end of the 17th century. The Klein Constantia estate was the first to resurrect the mythical and legendary wine of the 18th and 19th centuries, starting in 1987 with “Vin de Constance” (registered trademark). It was followed in 2005 by the Groot Constantia estate, the original source of soft Constantia from the first half of the 18th century. The 3rd Buitenverwachting estate, adjoining Klein Constantia, has, through the care of the oenologist Hermann Kirchaum and its owner Lars Maack, resurrected the legendary Vin de Constance with the 2007 vintage, under the name of “ 1769 ”, evoking the creation of the estate. The grapes ferment on their skins, then the wine is aged for 10 months in 225 liter barrels, 5% of which are new. For Constantia wine lovers, this is a real gem. This sweet wine is expressed around aromas of candied apricot , currant, pear , peach , candied citron , clementine, beeswax , lavender , orange blossom , wood Sandalwood and smoke , it’s splendid! The palate is up to par with an incredible acidity/sugar/alcohol balance. Everything is silky, soft and digestible. The finish is long and captivating.

- Residual sugars: 140 g/L

Where are we traveling?

The Coastal Region The Coastal Region is the most important wine-growing region in the Western Cape and the epicenter of the South African wine industry. This region extends 105 kilometers from north to south and 50 kilometers from east to west. The Atlantic Ocean forms its western border and the Boland massifs to the east. The Hottentot Holland mountains to the south protect it from the influence of the ocean and it is also crossed by small mountainous “islets” (Paarl Rock, Paardeberg and Simonsberg). This region is influenced by both oceans and mountains and there are many microclimates. The climate is Mediterranean and the influence of the oceans is felt more markedly near the coasts but the interior of the region is warmer. The sub-region: Constantia Constantia is a historic wine region located in the southern suburbs of Cape Town, Western Cape Province, South Africa. Mountain shade and constant sea breezes help lower average temperatures on the slopes, allowing the grapes planted here to retain their freshness and acidity. The Constantia Estate was established in 1685 by the second governor of the Cape of Good Hope, Simon van der Stel. Upon his death in 1712, it was divided into three estates: Klein Constantia, Groot Constantia and Bergvliet. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the region was renowned for its legendary dessert wine, Vin de Constance. Today, Constantia is known for its premium cool climate wines, Sauvignon Blanc and Bordeaux blends, as well as its world-class sweet wines based on Muscat Blanc.

The little history of the country

South Africa

The first vines were planted in South Africa by Dutch settlers in the 1650s, although wine production did not really begin to take off until the arrival of French Protestants, in the 1680s, with their skills and their knowledge of viticulture. Stellenbosch is also a historic wine region, with the first vineyards being planted there in the 1690s. Today South Africa is one of the most important wine producing countries in the southern hemisphere. With over 300 years of winemaking history, it is often described as a bridge between the Old and New Worlds. The majority of wines are produced using New World winemaking techniques, but they often have more in common stylistically with their Old World counterparts. Since the end of apartheid, South African wine has received international attention and acclaim for its wide variety of styles. South Africa's wine industry is spread across the lush and rugged landscape of the Western Cape. Here, the abundance of mountains, valleys and plateaus allows winemakers to produce a wide variety of styles. Vineyards can also be found in the Orange River region of the Northern Cape, where the flat, arid landscape is dominated by the Kalahari Desert. Most of South Africa's wine regions have a Mediterranean climate, strongly influenced by the meeting of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. The country's signature grape variety is Pinotage, an indigenous cross of Pinot Noir and Cinsaut that is rarely found in quantity in other wine-producing countries. Shiraz (Syrah) is also widely planted, as are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot (often combined in a Bordeaux blend). South African Chardonnay, Chenin and Sauvignon Blanc have become popular internationally in recent years.