Paul Sauer - Kanonkop

AT A GLANCE

📍 Simonsberg, Stellenbosch · Bordeaux Blend (Cabernet Sauvignon 69%, Cabernet Franc 17%, Merlot 14%) Iconic, elegant, and age-worthy red wine 24 months in new French barriques

Why We Love It

The Paul Sauer is one of South Africa’s most prestigious labels and a true benchmark among New World Bordeaux Blends. Released only in the finest vintages, it expresses the Simonsberg terroir with extraordinary elegance, combining depth, precision, and an exceptional potential for evolution.

Wine Profile

The bouquet reveals red and black currants, cedar, aromatic herbs, damp earth, and fine spices. On the palate, it is refined and harmonious, with precise tannins, intense fruit, and a structure perfectly balanced by the French oak aging. The finish is long, complex, and immensely elegant.

The Kanonkop Signature

First created in 1981 and dedicated to Paul Sauer—a key figure in Kanonkop's history—this wine represents one of the pinnacle expressions of the South African Bordeaux Blend. The selection of the finest parcels combined with the expertise of winemaker Abrie Beeslaar gives life to a red wine destined to evolve beautifully over time.

Food Pairing

Perfect with grilled steak, roast lamb, braised meats, and aged cheeses.

Serving Suggestion

Serve at 18°C in a large wine glass. Decanting for at least one hour before tasting is highly recommended.

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Technical Sheet

• Closure: Cork
• Alcohol: 13.50%
• Residual Sugar: 3.2 g/l
• Total Acidity: 6.3 g/l
• pH: 3.48