Sadie Family - Swartland Rotsbank 2024
98/100
James Suckling
96/100
Robert Parker
96/100
Vinous
“Robert Parker describes this cuvée as the most mineral and dense of the estate’s Chenin Blancs: with a precise, almost architectural structure!”
"This Chenin Blanc, with its iron-like and mineral structure, is somewhat reserved, revealing aromas of lemon zest, crushed stones, thyme, and pear. It is, however, compact, full of tension, and concentrated on the palate, with a medium- to full-bodied profile and lively acidity. I particularly appreciate its liveliness and minerality. This wine has good aging potential. This is the third vintage of this wine. A Chenin Blanc from a historic vineyard with stony soils. Best enjoyed after 2026.” (James Suckling 2025)
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Eye
Pale yellow color with bright golden highlights
Nose
Intense and complex, with aromas of flint and seaweed, accompanied by tropical notes of passion fruit
Palate
Firm and incredibly elegant, with perfectly balanced tension and freshness; hints of green tea add to the tasting experience, along with firm tannins and a long, refined, aromatic finish
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
1 to 2 hours before
Drink from
2026
Drink before
2046
Food and wine pairings
Serve with tuna tataki, scallop carpaccio, or sautéed shrimp in soy sauce...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2026 guide) 96/100 (Extraordinary wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The Sadie Family’s 2024 “Die Distriksreeks Rotsbank” from Swartland is the most mineral-driven and dense of the estate’s Chenin Blancs. It boasts a deep golden color, intense concentration, and a rigorous structure. The acidity lends the wine a precise, almost architectural structure that clearly reflects the terroir. Made from 39-year-old vines planted in the shallow, weathered granite soils of Paardeberg, the Rotsbank exemplifies The Sadie Family’s quest for a Chenin Blanc defined by its “district,” or “distrik.” 2026–2040
Vinous
Wine rated (2025 guide) 96/100
About the wine:
The Rotsbank 2024 is made from Chenin grapes grown at the rear of the estate; according to Sadie, it is the only one of the twelve vineyards he works with that exhibits mineral notes. It offers a lively nose, with subtle petrol notes—almost reminiscent of a Riesling—that evolve into aromas of wet wool and lanolin upon aeration. Beautiful definition. The palate is very well-balanced, with lively acidity. Lively and savory on the palate, it gains depth and texture toward the long finish. Excellent. 2026–2046
James Suckling
Wine rated (2025 guide) 98/100
About the wine:
This Chenin Blanc, with its iron-like and mineral structure, is somewhat reserved, revealing aromas of lemon zest, crushed stones, thyme, and pear. It is, however, compact, full of tension, and concentrated on the palate, with a medium to full body and lively acidity. I particularly appreciate its liveliness and minerality. This wine has good aging potential. This is the third vintage of this wine. A Chenin Blanc from a historic vineyard with stony soils. Best enjoyed after 2026.
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