Sadie Family - Stellenbosch Mev. Kirsten 2023
South Africa
White
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97/100
James Suckling
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96/100
Vinous
"Presented on 1jour1vin for the first time, discover this 100% Chenin from Stellenbosch by Sadie, perfect from start to finish according to Vinous: very limited quantity!"
"This highly concentrated white is very rich in aroma, exhaling ripe yellow and tropical fruits, such as mango, melon, lemon curd and apple crumble. On the palate, the whole is linked to a refreshing, lemony acidity. Full-bodied and generous, yet concentrated. Chenin Blanc from the Jonkershoek Valley in Stellenbosch, with vines planted in 1905. Best after 2025. (James Suckling 2024)
Features
Estate
Sadie Family
Cuvée
Mev. Kirsten
Vintage
2023
Designation
Stellenbosch
Region
South Africa
Grape varieties
100% Chenin Blanc
Terroirs
Soils of decomposed granite, 0.7-hectare vineyard at the foot of Mount Bothmaskop in Jonkershoek, vines planted in 1920 at an altitude of 130 metres, warm Mediterranean climate.
Viticulture
Reasoned
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Whole-cluster pressing, 12-hour settling, fermentation in 500-litre barrels and old foudres.
Breeding
12 months on the lees of fermentation in tuns and amphoras, unfined and unfiltered.
Alcohol content
14,15%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Light golden yellow color, brilliant disk
Nose
Fresh, expressing sublime scents of lime zest, citrus, pear, green apple and toast.
Mouth
Complex, rich, velvety texture, accompanied by a fine acidic structure typical of the cuvée, remarkably long, tasty finish.
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Open
1 to 2 hours before
Drink from
2024
Drink before
2048
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with fresh oysters, cod with shellfish jus, Teriyaki chicken...
Sadie Family
Stellenbosch
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Vinous A. Galloni
Wine rated (guide 2024) 96/100
About the wine:
The Mev. Kirsten 2023 is perhaps the most closed of the three Chenins, unfolding over time to reveal aromas of yellow fruit, oyster shell and a touch of lanolin. The palate has superb weight and density - the fruitiest Chenin, with an irresistible, slightly viscous texture counterbalanced by a thread of acidity. The finish is even a little petulant. Fabulous from start to finish. 2026-2048
James Suckling
Wine rated (guide 2024) 97/100
About the wine:
This highly concentrated white is very rich in aroma, exhaling ripe yellow and tropical fruits, such as mango, melon, lemon curd and apple crumble. On the palate, the whole is linked to a refreshing, lemony acidity. Full-bodied and generous, yet concentrated. Chenin blanc from the Jonkershoek valley in Stellenbosch, with vines planted in 1905. Best after 2025.
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