98 Wine Spectator

"This stunning wine is fresh, pure and driven at first, with seam- less ginger, creamed fig and glazed pear fruit, before showing its density and power via the honeycomb-, quince- and heather- filled core. Then the minerality cuts in, turning the finish back to racy despite the range of exotic fruit. A jaw-dropping display of richness balanced by precision. Drink now through 2040."

"The 2009 Cuvee Constance, at eleven percent alcohol, is probably a very ripe vintage for this rare bottling as well, as it must be carrying ridiculous amounts of residual sugar to go along with its magically snappy acidity. The nose is a tropical paradise of pineapple, oranges, lemon oil, honeycomb, intense notes of acacia blossoms and a magical base of chalky minerality. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and utterly refined, with the cleanest, purest botrytis one can imagine, beautiful focus and balance, very racy acids and a laser-like finish that just goes on and on and on. Pure elixir, with a lightness of step that is haunting for a wine that is absolutely loaded. A great, great vintage of Cuvee Constance. 2020-2100." -98 Points - John Gilman - View from the Cellar