Bros Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2025

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Myburgh Bros Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2025 is a wonderfully uncomplicated expression of old-vine South African Chenin dry, fresh and made with very little interference between vineyard and bottle. Myburgh Bros is the project of brothers Tyrrel and Philip Myburgh, whose great-grandfather and his brother were making wine at Joostenberg in the early 1900s.

The wines are deliberately made in a simple, low-intervention style inspired by that history. The 2025 is 100% Chenin Blanc, sourced from an old, dry-farmed bush-vine vineyard in the south-western part of Paarl. The vineyard was planted in 1984, putting the vines comfortably past the 35-year threshold for South Africa's Certified Heritage Vineyard programme.

The grapes are picked by hand in several passes earlier picking retains natural acidity, while later picking brings riper fruit character. After pressing and a short settling period, the juice undergoes spontaneous fermentation with wild yeast in stainless steel, followed by five months on the lees.

There's no oak here; the emphasis is firmly on fruit, freshness and texture. Tasting Notes Colour: Pale straw yellow with bright golden highlights. Nose: Fresh apple and pear lead the way, followed by white peach, melon and subtle tropical fruit. There's a light citrus and chalky mineral character underneath.

Palate: Dry, fresh and beautifully textured. Crisp apple and pear are joined by peach and riper tropical fruit, with five months on the lees adding a smoothness and gentle weight without sacrificing the wine's natural acidity. Finish: Bone dry and refreshing, with lingering citrus, orchard fruit and a clean mineral edge.

Technical Details Producer: Myburgh Bros / JoostenbergVintage: 2025Origin: Paarl, Western Cape, South AfricaGrape Variety: 100% Chenin BlancVineyard: Old dry-farmed bush vines, planted 1984Farming: Practicing organicHarvest: Hand harvested in multiple passesFermentation: Stainless steelYeast: Indigenous / wild yeastOak: NoneMaturation: 5 months on the leesStyle: Dry White WineABV: 13,5%Bottle Size: 750ml