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Kanonkop Estate Paul Sauer Stellenbosch South Africa 2022

Kanonkop Estate Paul Sauer Stellenbosch South Africa 2022

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Ripe Black Plums, Cocoa, Walnuts, and Benchmark Stellenbosch Grand Vin Structure

The 2022 Kanonkop Estate "Paul Sauer" is a landmark, deeply structured, and aristocratic Bordeaux-style red blend from South Africa's most revered estate. Sourced from 30-year-old vines planted on the decomposed granite slopes of the Simonsberg-Stellenbosch region, this release features a notable 27% Cabernet Franc component alongside Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Soaring aromas of black plums, blueberries, cocoa, walnuts, bay leaves, spice box, and crushed stone lead into a full-bodied, satiny palate framed by fine, polished tannins and an endlessly long, savory mineral finish.
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Style Profile at a Glance

Attribute Profile Scale
Body Full-Bodied, Satiny & Layered ●●●●●
Sweetness Dry ●●●●●
Tannins Structured, Firm & Polished ●●●●●
Acidity Fresh, Balanced & Mineral-Driven Drive ●●●●●
Oak Seamless & Integrated (Aged 24 months in 100% new French oak barrels) ●●●●●

Terroir, History & Acclaim

Critical Recognition:
James Suckling 95 pts
Wine Advocate 94 pts
  • 95 Points - JamesSuckling.com: Cocoa, black plums, walnuts, bay leaves and spice box on the nose. Olives, too. It’s full-bodied, layered and well-structured, with firm but fine and polished tannins framing the dark, spicy fruit. Savory and tight at the end. 55% cabernet sauvignon, 27% cabernet franc and 18% merlot. Better after 2026.
  • 94 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: The Kanonkop 2022 Simonsberg Stellenbosch Paul Sauer Estate Wine is still youthful and reserved, shaped by more marginal soils where 50-year-old vines struggle despite deep roots, contributing to the wine's layered complexity. This blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc is matured for 24 months in 100% new French oak. Named after the estate’s patriarch who bought this property in 1957, this wine embodies Kanonkop’s belief in minimal intervention.
  • Simonsberg-Stellenbosch Granite Soils: Sourced from mature 30-year-old vines planted on the lower slopes of the Simonsberg mountain, where weathered red granite soils grant natural power, deep concentration, and long aging capacity.
  • Artisanal Vinification & Blend Ratio: Composed of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Cabernet Franc, and 18% Merlot. Fermented in open concrete vats with manual punch-downs and aged for 24 months in 100% new Nevers French oak barrels, resulting in a seamlessly integrated masterpiece.

Highlights

  • A classic Stellenbosch red blend (55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Cabernet Franc, 18% Merlot) from mature estate vines.
  • A radiant 2022 release packed with black plums, blueberries, cocoa, walnuts, bay leaf, and graphite minerality.
  • Crafted by Kanonkop Wine Estate, offering 15 to 30+ years of cellaring potential.

Tasting Notes

  • Appearance: Deep, opaque ruby-purple with luminous crimson reflections at the rim.
  • Nose: Complex, dark, and spicy. It opens with aromas of ripe black plums, cassis, and wild blueberries, accompanied by cocoa powder, crushed walnuts, bay leaves, cedar, and subtle mint.
  • Palate: Dry, full-bodied, and satiny. The entry delivers a rich wave of dark berry sap that glides across a structured mid-palate, held together by firm, polished tannins and fresh acidity into an endlessly long, savory finish.

Serving Suggestion

  • Temperature: Serve slightly cool at 16–18°C in large Bordeaux-style glasses to allow its complex aromatics and structure to uncoil fully.
  • Decanting: A 1-to-2 hour decant is strongly recommended if opening young. Best enjoyed 2026 through 2050+.
  • Western Pairing: Prime rib roast, braised beef short ribs, venison saddle with berry reduction, or South African Braai (barbecued steaks).
  • Asian Pairing: Peking duck, Korean braised short ribs (Galbi-jim), Taiwanese braised pork belly, or charcoal-grilled wagyu beef.

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