Kanonkop - Stellenbosch Paul Sauer 2019
98/100
Tim Atkin
93+/100
Robert Parker
"Composed of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc, and 11% Merlot, the 2019 Paul Sauer offers aromas of woody pencil shavings, turned earth, and dark red and black fruits on the nose, before layers of oak spices and floral notes of blackberry emerge. Medium-bodied, the wine is still young with a juicy, tannic edge, while succulent acidity and a burst of bright red fruit flavors shine through the mid-palate. The finish is firmly tannic and needs a little time in the bottle to find its rhythm. Give it another two years, and drink it over the next two decades. " (Wine Advocate 2022)
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Eye
Deep ruby
Nose
A dense, interwoven complexity of plowed earth, nutmeg, bouquet garni, classic cedar, and red and black fruits
Palate
Classic, refined, with an elegant structure and well-defined tannins; the judicious use of new oak creates the perfect backdrop to showcase the wine’s complex fruit profile, with a long, youthful finish
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2024
Drink before
2035+
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with beef bourguignon, aged meat, or a platter of aged cheeses...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2022 guide) 93+/100 (Outstanding wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Composed of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc, and 11% Merlot, the 2019 Paul Sauer offers aromas of woody pencil shavings, turned earth, and dark red and black fruits on the nose, before layers of oak spices and floral notes of blackberry emerge. Medium-bodied, the wine is still young with a juicy, tannic edge, while succulent acidity and a burst of bright red fruit flavors shine through the mid-palate. The finish is firmly tannic and needs a little time in the bottle to find its rhythm. Give it another two years, and enjoy it over the next two decades.
James Suckling
Rated: Recommended
Tim Atkin
Wine rated (2022 guide) 98/100