Sadie Family - Swartland Palladius 2023
98/100
Robert Parker
97/100
James Suckling
95/100
Vinous
“Blended from 14 grape varieties sourced from 17 vineyards in the Swartland: a treasure with very limited stock and one of Eben Sadie’s favorite vintages”
“Very fresh and exciting, it reveals aromas of lemon cream, wild thyme, white pepper, sliced apple, pear, clove, and crushed stone. It is layered and creamy, complex, with a full body and wonderful freshness brought by mineral notes and very subtle herbaceous nuances. Long, salty, and structured. A blend of 14 grape varieties. Ready to drink or for aging.” (James Suckling 2025)
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Eye
Light yellow with golden highlights, bright center
Nose
Subtle at first, then after aeration: irresistible aromas of green apple, citrus, fresh ginger, and stone fruits, enhanced by subtle mineral notes
Palate
A crisp, briny attack, beautifully balanced on a harmonious acidic backbone, with flavors that mirror the nose, and a long, elegant finish that ends on a mineral note
Serve
At 12-14°C
Open
1 to 2 hours before
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2050
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with a scallop salad, grilled cod, or sheep's milk cheese...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2026 guide) 98/100 (Exceptional)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The Sadie Family 2023 Swartland Palladius displays remarkable balance, with complex richness held in check by a compact structure and a subtle, underlying intensity. It is a blend of Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Clairette Blanche, Viognier, Verdelho, Roussanne, Marsanne, Sémillon Gris, Sémillon Blanc, Palomino, Colombard, Grillo, Assyrtiko, Grenache Blanc, and Verdelho. The addition in recent years of plots influenced by limestone has sharpened the wine’s profile, reducing excessive fullness and enhancing its linear precision. Sourced from 24 vineyards spread across Paardeberg, Piketberg, and the St. Helena Bay area, and aged in amphorae, concrete tanks, and old casks, Palladius is Eben Sadie’s flagship white wine, specially crafted for long-term aging. His favorite vintages are 1997, 2004, 2009, 2010, 2014, 2017, 2019, 2023, and 2025. 2027–2045
Vinous
Wine rated (2025 guide) 95/100
About the wine:
For the first time, the Palladius includes 20% fruit from the limestone soils of the west coast, which, according to Sadie, makes the wine lighter and more mineral-driven. “That was what was missing,” he remarked. This blend now includes 14 grape varieties. The 2023 offers aromas of pressed yellow flowers and subtle hints of walnut and hazelnut in the background. The palate is well-balanced, with a slightly honeyed texture on the attack. It has wonderful, lively depth, a bit more acidity than the ’22, with a long, somewhat salty finish. If possible, let it age for three or four years in the bottle. 2028–2050
James Suckling
Wine rated (2025 guide) 97/100
About the wine:
Very fresh and exciting, it reveals aromas of lemon cream, wild thyme, white pepper, sliced apple, pear, clove, and crushed stone. It is layered and creamy, complex, with a full body and a wonderful freshness brought by mineral notes and very subtle herbaceous nuances. Long, salty, and well-structured. A blend of 14 grape varieties. Ready to drink or for aging.
Customer rating
(2020 vintage)
5/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. STEPHANE L. Posted on June 16, 2024
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