Wines

Vin de Constance holds a fascinating historical legacy. This iconic sweet wine hails from South Africa and traces its origins to the late 17th century. The estate where it is now produced, Klein Constantia, was established in 1685 by Simon van der Stel, the first Governor of the Cape Colony. Vin de Constance gained prominence in the 18th and 19th centuries, particularly during the time of Napoleon Bonaparte. It was reported that Napoleon himself was an admirer of this luscious nectar, which led to its reputation spreading across Europe. The extremely rare half-bottle of 1791 Vin de Constance is a remarkable relic of history, encapsulating centuries of winemaking heritage.

A rare and historically significant sweet wine from Groot Constantia's famed 1791 vintage, encapsulating the essence of the Constantia region's winemaking heritage. Richly sweet, complex layers of dried fruit, nuttiness, and spices, with a lingering honeyed finish. Given its age, actual tasting may vary significantly. Historically acclaimed, no specific modern awards.

The legendary sweet wines of Constantia, known for their exceptional quality and sweetness, enjoyed prestige among European nobility in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Groot Constantia is the oldest wine estate in South Africa and provincial heritage site in the suburb of Constantia in Cape Town, South Africa. 'Groot' in Dutch and Afrikaans translates as 'great' (as in large) in English.