2024 Mullineux Old Vines White

A full, textural Swartland white that wraps richness, grip and freshness into one seriously well-made blend.

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Chris and Andrea Mullineux have been right at the center of the Swartland revolution that has revitalised South African wine. Instead of chasing trends, they focused on the region's ancient, dry-grown bush vines and unique soils. 

The 2024 Old Vines White is a Chenin-led field blend that turns up the volume on texture without feeling heavy. It opens with an unforced aromatic lift of bright yellow orchard fruit, beeswax, and a distinct, wild-herb savouriness. 

The palate is fleshy and layered, with a brilliant line of natural acidity keeping the whole thing remarkably light on its feet. It finishes bone-dry with a tactile, gravelly grip that makes you want to line up another glass. 

It’s a stellar wine that shows exactly why Mullineux is a global benchmark.

94 points - "It’s worth tucking a few bottles of this flagship white away for a while as it improves with age. Chenin Blanc based with a supporting cast of 14% Clairette Blanche and 6% each of Garnacha Blanca, Semillon Gris and Viognier, it has masses of focus and extract, texture from 60% malolactic, pear, quince and white peach flavours and a racy, mineral-rich core." - Tim Atkin MW

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Overview
Wine of Origin: Swartland, South Africa

Bottling Date: 8 January 2025

Production: 37,850 bottles / 3,154 cases and 100 magnums

Varietal Blend:

68% Chenin Blanc

14% Clairette Blanche

6% Sémillon Gris

6% Grenache Blanc

6% Viognier

Vineyard Details
Our 2024 Mullineux Old Vines White is a refined representation of our oldest, sustainably farmed, white wine vineyards, hailing from the ancient granite soils of the Paardeberg mountain. Each of these grape varieties have stood the test of time in this extreme appellation, with vineyards up to 72 years in age. They truly express unique vineyard characters, having adapted to the terroir over multiple decades.

The vines experienced very balanced conditions during the growing season with favorable diurnal temperature changes (warm days and cool nights). The cool evenings resulted in a very gradual ripening phase and, ultimately, beautifully concentrated berries.

Harvest & Yields
Harvest Dates: 24 January to 16 February 2024

Yields: 3 to 6 tons/ha (an average of 35 HL/ha)

Winemaking & Maturation
Each vineyard was carefully harvested by hand to respect the low juice-to-berry ratio inherent to old vines. After the cool grapes were oxidatively whole-bunch pressed, the juice was allowed to settle overnight.

Primary fermentation was driven entirely by indigenous yeasts and lasted up to ten weeks, with any natural malolactic fermentation allowed to take its course. The wine was left on its lees in barrel until spring to refine and build on the complex flavors of this signature white wine, before being bottled just prior to the 2025 harvest.

Maturation: Aged for 11 months in 3rd to 5th fill French oak 500L barrels and two new 2000L Foudres.

Tasting Note
The incredible texture and backbone of this Swartland wine is brought by the low-yielding, deeply rooted old-vine Chenin Blanc. The Clairette Blanche and Grenache Blanc add layers of salinity and freshness, while the Viognier and Sémillon Gris add to its inviting aromatics.

Upfront aromas of fresh grapefruit zest and powdered ginger follow through to a complex palate with layers of white pear and nectarine, finishing with a long-lingering, vibrant acidity.

Serving & Suitability: Best served at 10 to 12°C. This wine is vegan friendly and will benefit greatly from aging.

Technical Details at Bottling
Alcohol: 13.5%

Residual Sugar (RS): 2.2 g/l

Total Acidity (TA): 5.50 g/l

pH: 3.29

Price Bracket $51 to $100
Type White
Body Full Bodied
Variety Chenin Blanc
Country South Africa
Region Swartland
Feature Women in Wine
Critic Score 94
Alcohol 13.5%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2024
Closure Cork

Mullineux

Located in South Africa's Swartland region, Mullineux, founded by Chris and Andrea Mullineux in 2007, has swiftly become a top-tier wine brand, celebrated locally and internationally. After working in France, South Africa, and California, the Mullineuxs chose Swartland for its ancient granite and schist soils. Their dedication paid off, earning them over fifty 5-star ratings from Platter’s South African Wine Guide and multiple Winery of the Year titles.

Their winemaking philosophy emphasizes minimal intervention, allowing the terroir to shine. They work with sustainable growers and cultivate their own vineyards at Roundstone Farm. Notable wines include Syrah, Chenin Blanc, and a luxurious Straw Wine. Their single-terroir wines particularly showcase the Swartland's diverse soils.

With a name meaning 'Watermill' in French, Mullineux is deeply connected to the Swartland, embodying the region's rich heritage and bright future in every bottle.

Chris and Andrea Mullineux Mullineux

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