Kanonkop Wine Estate CWG Paul Sauer 2021
70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc
Wine of Origin Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
The Paul Sauer stands as one of South Africa’s pioneering Bordeaux-style blends, crafted from grapes harvested from 30-year-old vines that yield just 2 to 5 tons per hectare. During fermentation, traditional manual punch-downs were meticulously carried out in open-top fermenters. Following fermentation, the wine was aged in 100% new French oak barrels for a period of 24 months, allowing it to develop complexity and depth. Notably, the Paul Sauer made history as the first South African wine to achieve a perfect score of 100 points from esteemed wine critic Tim Atkin, further solidifying its status as a benchmark in the country’s winemaking landscape.
Tasting Notes: Floral rather than fruit typifies this wine. With the perfume you might find some red fruit, and nutty savoury notes. The delicate nose is supported with a powerful structure that lingers for ages.
Ready for drinking from 2025 onwards.
Winemaker: Abrie Beeslaar
Price raised per case
- 6 x 750ml or equivalent
- Highest: R 22 500
- Lowest: R 12 667
- Average: R 16 667
Packaging
- Bottle Size 750ml
- Case Size: 6 x 750ml
- Cases Produced: 80
- Cases Auctioned: 54
Analysis
- Alc: 13.5 vol%
- RS: 2.8 g/l
- TA: 6.5 g/l
- pH: 3.58
