Kanonkop, Paul Sauer

Kanonkop, Paul SauerClocking in with 69% Cabernet Sauvignon and splashes of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, the 2020 Paul Sauer begins with aromas of dusty red fruit, blackberry compote, cedar and juicy tobacco with plenty of attractive oak. Medium bodied and with 13. 5% alcohol, the palate is firm, fresh and layered with turned earth, pencil lead and oak spices before displaying a balanced structure with firm gripping tannins that will need another year or two in the bottle

rich and long

Currently showing some rigidity and firm rockiness on the nose

5 ha monopole with 30+ year old vines)

graceful texture and superb overall balance

It has light (where things grow in abundance) and shade (where lichen and undergrowth rule)

While there is no hurry to drink it

serious and built-to-age finish

in particular the former

This fine effort is very Morgeot in character and worth a look

earth and plenty of floral elements

This soothes with its silken textures and brisk acidity

and much more masculine