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Sadie Family - Stellenbosch Mev. Kirsten 2024
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Sadie Family - Stellenbosch Mev. Kirsten 2024

Stellenbosch|White wine

97/100

Robert Parker

97/100

James Suckling

97/100

Vinous

South Africa
Chenin
velvety texture
tropical fruits
haute couture
fine dining wine

"A triple 97/100 for the estate's oldest Chenin: a wine described as incredible, wonderful, and brilliant."

“The Mev. Kirsten 2024 comes from the oldest Chenin in the Cape, originally planted in 1905, after which every other row was uprooted in 1946. Fun fact: this was the first vineyard in South Africa to be plowed with a tractor. It offers a fragrant bouquet with notes of sea spray, light lanolin, and ground chalk. The palate is beautifully structured with a marvelous texture, perfectly balanced, and laser-sharp, with a subtle hint of lemongrass on the lingering finish. Brilliant. 2027–2049” (Vinous 2025)

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Estate

Sadie Family

Vintage

Mev. Kirsten

Vintage

2024

Designation

Stellenbosch

Region

South Africa

Grape Varieties

100% Chenin Blanc

Regions

Soils of weathered granite; a 0.7-hectare vineyard at the foot of Mount Bothmaskop in Jonkershoek; vines planted in 1920 at an elevation of 130 meters; warm Mediterranean climate

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Whole-cluster pressing, 12-hour settling, fermentation in 500-liter barrels and old casks

Livestock Farming

Aged for 12 months on the fermentation lees in large oak barrels and amphorae; unfined and unfiltered

Alcohol content

14%

Eye

Light golden-yellow color, bright appearance

Nose

Fresh, with sublime aromas of lime zest, citrus, pear, green apple, and toasted bread

Palate

Complex, with a rich, velvety texture, accompanied by a lovely acidity typical of this cuvée, and a remarkably long and flavorful finish

Serve

At 10-12°C

Open

1 to 2 hours before

Drink starting at

2027

Drink before

2049

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with fresh oysters, a cod fillet with shellfish sauce, or teriyaki chicken...

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Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2026 guide) 97/100 (Extraordinary wine)

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

The Sadie Family 2024 Stellenbosch Die Distriksreeks Mrs. Kirsten features a deep texture and honeyed notes, with remarkable intensity that unfolds on a silky, velvety palate. Despite its richness and density, this wine retains precision and balance, reflecting one of South Africa’s oldest Chenin Blanc vineyards, planted in 1905 and restored with the utmost care. Rooted in clay-rich subsoils, this historic site consistently produces the most powerful and structured Chenin Blanc in The Sadie Family’s lineup. 2026–2043
Vinous

Vinous

Wine rated (2025 guide) 97/100

About the wine:

The Mev. Kirsten 2024 comes from the oldest Chenin vineyard in the Cape, originally planted in 1905, after which every other row was uprooted in 1946. Fun fact: this was the first vineyard in South Africa to be plowed with a tractor. It offers a fragrant bouquet with notes of sea spray, light lanolin, and crushed chalk. The palate is beautifully balanced with a marvelous texture—perfectly balanced and laser-precise—featuring a subtle hint of lemongrass on the lingering finish. Brilliant. 2027–2049
James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2025 guide) 97/100

About the 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 body, tempered by fresh acidity. Excellent balance. It’s hard not to drink it. Chenin Blanc from a vineyard planted in 1905. Ready to drink now or for aging.

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