Penfolds: Shiraz St. Henri 2019

Name: Shiraz St. Henri
Brand: Penfolds
SKU: 63548H
Price: 877 EUR
Availability: InStock

Til vinbonden

97–98

100

2: Shiraz 93%, Cabernet Sauvignon 7%

5: rød, tør; 14,5% Vol.; Modenhed til at drikke: 2023–2051; Pakket ind i: 6s

9: struktureret; velsmagende & krydret; voluminøs og kraftfuld

3: Lobenberg: 97–98/100; Suckling: 99/100; Parker: 96+/100; Decanter: 96/20

6: Australien, Sydaustralien

7

Allergener: Sulfitter,

Penfolds St Henri er modstykket til Penfolds Grange og har aldrig ligget i nyt træ, men er for det meste modnet i 12 måneder i store, neutrale, 50+ år gamle træfade. Druerne kommer fra vinmarker i Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Port Lincoln, Robe, Padthaway, Clare Valley og Adelaide Hills. St Henri er ikke en blockbuster-vin, men simpelthen fænomenalt fin. Dyb rubinrød i glasset. I næsen imponerer den med blåbær, brombær og masser af krydderier. Laurbærblad, peber og lufttørret skinke, men også kaffe og mørk chokolade og et strejf af vanilje efterfulgt af en jernmineralitet, lidt røg og tjære. Så frisk i munden er den fyldig og alligevel så forfriskende og præcis. Helt sikkert en lagringsværdig vin med klasse og arkaisk kraft. 97-98/100

Suckling om: Shiraz St. Henri

A great St. Henri and, although multi-regional, this is very much a wine that speaks of the Barossa Valley, with aromas of ripe blackberries and red plums that are so fresh, together with tobacco, young-leather, earth, chocolate, coal-smoke and tarry accents. Effortless depth on the palate with summer berries, framed in fine, alabaster-like tannins that are underscored with discreet power. So long and captivating. A blend of Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Port Lincoln, Robe, Padthaway, Clare Valley and Adelaide Hills. Drink over the next decade or more. Screw cap. 99/100

Parker om: Shiraz St. Henri

The St Henri Shiraz is often one of my favorite reds in the Penfolds Collection, due to the ability of the fruit to shine through the fine sheath of oak that encases it. At this stage, and I know you will hear this often, the wine still represents good value. The 2019 St Henri Shiraz is elegantly structured, with the 2019 vintage showing the warmth and intensity without overstepping balance or line. Texturally, this will only increase in its silky shape, which comes with the gentle suggestion to decant this if you insist on drinking it within five years from harvest (i.e., anytime from now to 2024). This 2019 is shaped by abundant red and purple fruit (and a splash of blue), charry spice and fine tannins. Gorgeous. 96+/100

Decanter om: Shiraz St. Henri

So much comfort comes from each sip of this graceful, understated Shiraz, boasting a meld of all the essential elements: bright, crunchy fruit freshness and satisfying savoury grip, all bound together in an intriguing textural tussle. There’s much to contemplate, with olive, plum, mulberry, cocoa and cranberry all rolling and pitching on a king tide in the mid-palate. Such a luxurious sum of the parts makes you want to dive in for more. Released at A$135/bottle. 96/100