Sadie Family - Stellenbosch Mev. Kirsten 2024
97/100
James Suckling
97/100
Vinous
"The estate's oldest Chenin once again offers a memorable tasting experience: a cuvée described as incredible, wonderful, brilliant."
"The Mev. Kirsten 2024 comes from the oldest Chenin vineyard in the Cape, originally planted in 1905, then half of which was uprooted in 1946. Fun fact: it was the first vineyard in South Africa to be plowed by tractor. It has a fragrant bouquet with notes of sea spray, light lanolin, and crushed chalk. The palate is beautifully structured with a wonderful texture, perfectly balanced, laser-sharp precision, and a deft touch of lemongrass on the lingering finish. Brilliant. 2027-2049" (Vinous 2025)
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Eye
Light golden yellow color, bright disc
Nose
Fresh, expressing sublime aromas of lime zest, citrus, pear, green apple, and toasted bread.
Mouth
Complex, rich and velvety texture, accompanied by a beautiful acidity typical of the cuvée, with a remarkably long and flavorful finish.
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
1 to 2 hours before
Drink from
2027
Drink before
2049
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with fresh oysters, cod fillet with shellfish sauce, teriyaki chicken...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Vinous
Wine rated (2025 guide) 97/100
About wine:
Mev. Kirsten 2024 comes from the oldest Chenin vineyard in the Cape, originally planted in 1905, then half of which was uprooted in 1946. Fun fact: it was the first vineyard in South Africa to be plowed by tractor. It has a fragrant bouquet with notes of sea spray, light lanolin, and crushed chalk. The palate is beautifully balanced with a wonderful texture, perfectly balanced, laser-sharp precision, and a deft touch of lemongrass on the long finish. Brilliant. 2027-2049
James Suckling
Wine rated (2025 guide) 97/100
About wine:
On the nose, this full-bodied white wine reveals pronounced aromas of spiced pear, mango pit, honey, papaya, and honeysuckle. Creamy, rich, and delicious, it offers incredible generosity and volume, tempered by fresh acidity. Excellent balance. It's hard not to drink it. Chenin blanc from a vineyard planted in 1905. Drink now or keep.
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