Marathon 2021 Magnum

Limited Release – Only 404 Bottles Produced

Our First Ever Magnum Release

We are proud to unveil a historic first for Paserene: the release of our first-ever Magnum bottling, featuring the bold and timeless Marathon 2021. This 1.5-litre collector’s edition is limited to just 404 individually numbered bottles, offering wine lovers and collectors a rare opportunity to experience one of our most structured and age-worthy wines in its most expressive format.

A Cabernet Sauvignon & Petit Verdot Blend Built to Endure

Sourced from low-yielding vineyards in Tulbagh, the Marathon 2021 is a powerful blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, grown in decomposed shale soils under a hot, dry climate with cool evenings. This terroir lends the wine its deep concentration, robust structure, and elegant minerality.

Fermented in upright French oak barrels with gentle hand-punching, and matured with 50% natural form to retain purity of fruit, this vintage was bottle-aged for six months before release—ensuring depth, polish, and harmony.

Tasting Notes

• Colour: Deep black-purple, almost opaque in the glass.
  
  
• Aromatics: Intense notes of cassis, blackberries, and dried violets, laced with black pepper, allspice, cedar, and balsamic undertones.
  
  
• Palate: Bold yet refined, with silky tannins and a layered finish of dark fruit, earth, and spice. A wine that evolves beautifully with time in the glass, or in the cellar.

Why Magnum?
Magnum bottles are not just striking on the table—they age more gracefully, offering slower oxidation and enhanced development over time. This makes the Marathon 2021 Magnum an exceptional choice for special occasions, gifting, or long-term cellaring.

Perfect Pairings
Pair this iconic wine with rich, flavourful dishes such as:

• Grilled lamb with rosemary & garlic
• Charred ribeye steak
• Aged cheddar or herbed sheep’s milk cheese
• Smoked game or duck breast
• Roasted nuts with sea salt