98 points Claire Nesbitt (JamesSuckling.com): "This steely, mineral chenin is somewhat restrained, showing aromas of lemon rind, crushed rocks, thyme and pears, but it’s compact, full of tension and concentrated on the palate, with a medium to full body and racy acidity. I love the sharpness and minerality. This will age. The third edition of this wine. Chenin blanc from a historic vineyard with rocky soils. Try after 2026. (10/24/24)"
97 points Tim Atkin, MW: "[13.5%] The only one of Eben Sadie's superb range of Chenin Blancs that comes from his Swartland base, this is a pure, beautifully chiselled expression of the granite soils of the Paardeberg, with aromas of thatch, fennel and petrichor, leesy intensity and texture, racy minerality and a palate-cleansing, lemon zest finish. 2027-35. (2025)"
96 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2024 Rotsbank comes from Chenin planted at the back of the property, according to Sadie, the only one of 12 vineyards he works with that obtains a flintiness. This has fine lift on the nose with light petrolly, almost Riesling-like scents that evolve into more wet wool/lanolin scents with aeration. Fine delineation. The palate is very well balanced with a keen thread of acidity. Bright and sapid in the mouth, it gains weight and a little texture towards the extended finish. Excellent. Drink: 2026-2046. (Oct 2025)"
97 points Tim Atkin, MW: "[13.5%] The only one of Eben Sadie's superb range of Chenin Blancs that comes from his Swartland base, this is a pure, beautifully chiselled expression of the granite soils of the Paardeberg, with aromas of thatch, fennel and petrichor, leesy intensity and texture, racy minerality and a palate-cleansing, lemon zest finish. 2027-35. (2025)"
96 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2024 Rotsbank comes from Chenin planted at the back of the property, according to Sadie, the only one of 12 vineyards he works with that obtains a flintiness. This has fine lift on the nose with light petrolly, almost Riesling-like scents that evolve into more wet wool/lanolin scents with aeration. Fine delineation. The palate is very well balanced with a keen thread of acidity. Bright and sapid in the mouth, it gains weight and a little texture towards the extended finish. Excellent. Drink: 2026-2046. (Oct 2025)"
| Product SKU | 356348 |
| Producer | Sadie Family |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Western Cape |
| SubRegion | Swartland |
| Varietal | Chenin Blanc |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | White |
| ABV | 13.5% |
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