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Kanonkop - Stellenbosch Paul Sauer 2020

Monde • Stellenbosch • Red

£356.00 tax included
£356.00 tax included
£59.33 / unit
Packaging : 6 x 75CL - Cardboard

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Description

  • Country South Africa
  • Region Monde
  • Appellation Stellenbosch
  • Color Red
  • Alcohol 13
  • Vintage 2020

Kanonkop Wine Estate, jewel of Stellenbosch in South Africais renowned for its exceptional red wines, and in particular its emblematic Paul Sauer. This wine, from a unique terroir, reflects the passion and expertise of generations of winemakers. Let yourself be seduced by the elegance and complexity of this great wine. red, promising a special tasting experience.

Ratings

Ratings

  • Parker (WA) 94/100
  • Vinous 94/100
  • James Suckling 94/100
Notes and pairings

Notes and pairings

Tasting notes

The color of this 2020 Paul Sauer is a deep ruby red. On the nose, it reveals complex aromas of ripe black fruit, sweet spices, and subtle notes of cedar. On the palate, the attack is ample and structured, with silky tannins and lovely freshness. The finish is long and persistent, suggesting exceptional aging potential. A red wine of great elegance.

Food & wine pairings

It will perfectly complement grilled red meats, game birds or a platter of mature cheeses.
Producer

Producer

The Kanonkop vineyard benefits from exceptional terroir, characterized by soils of decomposed granite and schist, offering excellent drainage and good heat retention. climat The Mediterranean climate of Stellenbosch, with its hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, is ideal for ripening grapes. The sun-facing exposure of the vines promotes optimal concentration of aromas and flavors. domaine places great importance on the sustainable management of its vineyards, favouring environmentally friendly practices.

Owner and history

Kanonkop Wine Estate is a domaine A family-run winery, managed with passion and dedication by the Krige family for several generations. They perpetuate a rich winemaking heritage and are committed to producing exceptional wines that reflect the authenticity and richness of the Stellenbosch terroir. Their love for the land and their ancestral know-how are evident in every bottle, offering a unique and memorable tasting experience.

Vinification and aging

The previous winter had been sufficiently rainy and cold.
Throughout the harvest period, the weather conditions remained favorable, with relatively warm days, without significant heat waves and cool nights.

Fermentation in open concrete vats at 29°C.
The floating skins were manually punched down every 2 hours during fermentation.
The juice was racked after 5 days. After malolactic fermentation, the wine was aged for 24 months in new 225-litre Nevers French oak barrels.

The team's opinion

Paul Sauer 2020 is a red wine of rare depth and elegance, a true ode to the terroir of Stellenbosch.

  • Serving temperature 16–18 °C

  • Climax 2025 à 2045

Wine profile

  • Complex
  • Framed
  • Fruity