Sadie Family - Stellenbosch Mev. Kirsten 2024
97/100
Robert Parker
97/100
James Suckling
97/100
Vinous
"A triple 97/100 rating 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 crushed chalk. The palate is beautifully structured with a marvelous texture, perfectly balanced, and laser-sharp, with a deft touch of lemongrass on the lingering finish. Brilliant. 2027–2049” (Vinous 2025)
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Eye
Light golden-yellow color, bright luster
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
Enjoy it with fresh oysters, a cod fillet with shellfish sauce, or teriyaki chicken...
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 Mev. 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 range. 2026–2043
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, with every other row 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
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 to resist drinking it. Chenin Blanc from a vineyard planted in 1905. Ready to drink now or for aging.
Customer Rating
(2023 Vintage)
4/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. PASCAL P. Published on 10/21/2025
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