Penfolds: Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

: Cabernet Sauvignon 100%

: rød, tør; 14,5% Vol.; Modenhed til at drikke: 2028–2048

: voluminøs og kraftfuld; frugt-orienteret; velsmagende & krydret

: Lobenberg: 96+/100; Parker: 93/100; Suckling: 94/100; Winepilot: 94/100

: Australien, Sydaustralien

: Allergener: Sulfitter,

Tapperi / Importør: Penfolds, Tamuda Road, Aus 5355 Nuriootpa Sa, AUSTRALIEN

Bin-serien står for særligt udvalgte fade. Her er der 100% Cabernet Sauvignon i flasken. Druerne her kommer fra køligere steder i McLaren Vale. En meget sensuel, fin Cabernet med smag af paprika, cedertræ, mørke bær og smidige tanniner. Strukturen gør, at den nemt kan modnes i 20 år eller mere. Men det smukke ved Penfolds er, at vinene altid er en åbenbaring, når de er unge.

Parker om: Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon

The 2023 Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon carries aromatically both sweet fruit and dried mint, with tannins through the finish that both dry the fruit characters and structure the wine. This is elegant, in its way. It is sourced from Padthaway, Coonawarra, McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley and Wrattonbully (all in South Australia). 14.5% alcohol, sealed under natural cork.

Suckling om: Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon

This is made from declassified vineyards for the famed Bin 707 due to a challenging cool vintage. Aromas of blackcurrants, violets, bitter chocolate, baking spices and scorched earth. The palate is full-bodied with a textural yet refined palate and finely integrated tannins. Great balance of freshness and power. Drink or hold.

Winepilot om: Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon

You get the sense that the French and American oak regime on 407 has been ever so slowly evolving, changing and refining into something that is less about power and more about character building, working to varietal character enhancement. The ‘23 vintage is led by fruit from Padthaway with Coonawarra, McLaren Vale and the Barossa Valley. Bountiful red fruits, cassis, a touch of forest floor and earth, herbal tea, lapsang souchong, bay leaf, salt bush and dark spices. It’s a potent, complex mix delivered on a taut and well composed palate fashioned in fine, dense tannins. And being 407 and with those tannins in place, it’s got time definitely on its side.