South African & International Fine Wine

Live Auction, 14 September 2019

Session One

Sold for

ZAR 10 242
Lot 163
  • Kanonkop; Paul Sauer; 1990; 6 (1 x 6); 750ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 10 000 - 12 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 10 242

About this Item

1990 Paul Sauer
6 (1 x 6) 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,

This internationally acclaimed, long-ageing Bordeaux blend was named after former owner, Paul Sauer, and was first made in 1981. Produced by wine-making legend Beyers Truter, the 1990 has aged with incredible grace.

Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

‘Deep, multi-layered complexity, consistent with style of this estate flagship Bordeaux-style. intense spiciness, sweet oak/mulberry fruit framed by solid 13% alc.’ - Platter’s SA Wine Guide 1994, 4*

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