Mullineux Granite Chenin Blanc 2025 750ml

Mullineux Granite Chenin Blanc 2025 – Swartland Fine Wine

The 2025 Mullineux Granite Chenin Blanc showcases the unique high-altitude, granitic terroir of the Paardeberg. Old, dry-land bush-vines grow in decomposed granite soils without irrigation. Their deep roots and protective leaf canopy shade the grapes, preserving fresh natural acidity and fine balance.

Critical Acclaim & Top Ratings

• 98 Points  – Tim Atkin MW (2026 Report)

2025 Vintage & Winemaking Highlights

• The team hand-picked the grapes during cool morning hours on February 14, 2025.

• Harvesting yielded 4 tons per hectare (24 HL/ha).

• Winemakers whole-bunch pressed fruit directly into 225L French oak barrels.

• Oxidative handling of the juice enhances the wine’s cellaring potential.

• Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations completed naturally without any additives.

• The wine aged on its lees in-barrel for 11 months until spring racking and blending.

Tasting Profile & Serving Suggestions

• Nose: Vibrant summer fynbos, yellow citrus blossom, and ginger tea aromas lead.

• Palate: A textured, mineral-focused, and lively mid-palate delivers impressive depth.

• Service: Decant before serving to encourage a steady, complex evolution.

Technical Specifications

• Vintage: 2025

• Varietal: 100% Chenin Blanc

• Bottling Date: January 14, 2026

• Production: 578 cases

• Maturation: 11 months in 225L French oak barrels