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Wine

Sold for

ZAR 31 864
Lot 100
  • Kanonkop; Paul Sauer; 1998; 12 (1 x 12); 750ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 24 000 - 28 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 31 864

About this Item

1998 Paul Sauer
12 (1 x 12) 750ml

Often described as the South African equivalent of a Grand Cru or First Growth, Kanonkop Estate is situated on the Simonsberg mountain slopes on the outskirts of Stellenbosch. Owned by the fourth generation Krige family, Abri Beeslaar is their long-term winemaker who has won International Winemaker of the year an incredible 3 times.

This internationally acclaimed, long-ageing Bordeaux blend was named after former owner, Paul Sauer, and was first made in 1981.

Provenance

Wine Cellar Private Client

Critics Ratings

'It has a very expressive nose of cassis, cigar box and earthiness while the palate displays plenty of pure, concentrated fruit, smooth but not slippery tannins and moderate acidity. Depending on your frame of mind, it can easily be considered a superlative wine.'  - Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za 2012, 18/20

"Stony mineral elegance stunning foil for 98, fatter wine though Initially reticent, with watermark 'Kanonkop' herbaceousness.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2003, 5*

Best Bordeaux-style red blend - Old Mutual Trophy Show, 2002

Best in Class Silver - International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2005

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