Private Seller Auction | Iconic South African Collection and benchmark 2010 Bordeaux
Timed Online Auction, 30 April - 12 May 2025
South Africa - Red
About the SessionThe South African selection is star-studded with rare wines from previous decades.
About this Item
This internationally acclaimed, long-ageing Bordeaux blend was named after former owner, Paul Sauer, and was first made in 1981.
Provenance
Private Client
Critics Ratings
'A direct beam of blackberry and black currant fruit is intertwined with savory, sanguine and lightly singed cedar notes. Shows good focus through the finish, where a perfumy rooibos tea accent lingers. Sneakily long and should unfold more in the cellar. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot.' - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 91/100 (Apr 2015)
'Thrilling return to form for iconic Bordeaux blend cab (68%) & equal merlot, cab franc. 2010 red & black fruit, incense on the nose, plenty of reined-in power on the palate. Great fruit definition, bright acidity, firm but fine tannins. 100% new oak, 26 months. Promises to give much pleasure in the future.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide, 4.5* (2014)