Kanonkop Estate Paul Sauer 2021
Kanonkop Estate Paul Sauer 2021
Price: 62,50€
DESCRIPTION
Kanonkop Estate Paul Sauer 2021 is a legendary blend from Simonsberg (Stellenbosch), composed of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Cabernet Franc, and 14% Merlot, sourced from approximately 30-year-old vines on granitic, Hutton, and Clovelly soils. Fermented in open concrete tanks with manual punch-downs every 2 hours for 5 days, and then aged for 24 months in 100% new 225L French oak barrels, it features 13.5% alcohol and 3.2 g/L of residual sugar.
On the nose, complex aromas intertwine oaky, floral, and spicy notes. On the palate, elegant and well-structured, with perfectly integrated tannins that give it a sense of finesse. Pairings: roasted leg of lamb, beef stew. Aging potential of 20 to 25 years.
REGION
Stellenbosch
South Africa
Stellenbosch is undoubtedly South Africa’s most prestigious wine region. Located in the coastal region of the Western Cape, east of Cape Town, it enjoys a Mediterranean climate tempered by sea breezes and sheltered by surrounding mountains. Its varied terroir – granite, shale, and sandy soils – allows for the production of both powerful red wines and elegant whites.
While Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux-style blends (with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot) have built its reputation, Stellenbosch is also renowned for its refined Chenin Blancs, distinctive Chardonnays, and expressive Syrahs. Home to many iconic estates, this appellation remains a showcase of South African winemaking expertise.
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One of South Africa's great classics: structure, finesse, and an impressive length.
