2015 Vintage

Timed Online Auction, 28 February - 10 March 2025

2015 Vintage - White
About the Session

It is a remarkable vintage, for both reds and whites’ wrote Tim Atkin MW in his 2016 annual South African report.


Sold for

ZAR 17 588
Lot 35
  • Sadie Family; Mev Kirsten; 2015; 5 (1 x 5); 750ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 18 000 - 33 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 17 588
Location
Wine Storage

About this Item

2015 Mev Kirsten
5 (1 x 5) 750ml

The Mev Kirsten heralds from a vineyard at the base of Jonkershoek, Stellenbosch. Generally recognized as the oldest Chenin Blanc vineyard in SA, having been established between 1905 and 1920, there were only a miniscule 82 cases made.

Provenance

Wine Cellar Private Client

Critics Ratings

'The 2014 was the most intense and fleshy of the Sadie whites; 2015 is an equally superb follow-up - precise and pure, with savoury/umami nuances and slate-like minerality. While incredibly agile, it shows the depth and presence of its singular origin: 100+ year old Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc. Fermented in concrete 'eggs' & clay pots.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2017, 4.5*

'The 2015 Old Vine Series Mev Kirsten, which comes from the heaviest soils, has an attractive bouquet with yellow flower and hazelnut aromas, just a hint of gingerbread that emerges with time. Perhaps this is the most mercurial aromatics of Eben's 2015s. The palate beautifully balanced once again, a crisp line of acidity, just a slight viscosity here with hints of clear honey and quince jelly on the long and tender finish. Very fine, but I think it has more to give.' - Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, 93+/100 (Apr 2017)

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