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Penfolds Bin 169

Penfolds Bin 169

The first Penfolds listing through La Place de Bordeaux
Penfolds Bin 169
75 cl.
2022
96 Parker
94 Decanter
98 Suckling
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Details
14.50%
Alcohol 14.50%
South Australia
Production area South Australia
Coonawarra
Designation of Origin Coonawarra
Penfolds
Winery Penfolds
Contains sulphites
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Varieties 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
17.0
Service 17.0
75 cl.
Volume 75 cl.

Tasting notes Penfolds Bin 169 2022

Red wine Aged in wood. 17 months in French oak barrels.

Style Penfolds Bin 169
Fruity
Spicy
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Pairing
Soft cheeses, Red meat, Rice dishes, Game, Charcuterie, Pasta

About Penfolds Bin 169

Talking about La Place de Bordeux is a big deal. Not all wines can be part of this exclusive distribution system where the wise négociants, keen for the best quality, get hold of those wines that are worthy of a place in the best restaurants, hotels and wine cellars. Here, reputation has to be earned. Fame is worthless. You have to earn your place.

Some large wineries, including Penfolds, have found themselves in this situation. Who could doubt the quality of this Australian giant? However, despite almost two centuries of history, this company did not manage to get into this system until 2022 with their Penfolds Bin 169.

Penfolds Bin 169 is a single-variety Cabernet Sauvignon red made from the winery’s vineyards in Coonawarra, in the state of South Australia, where one of the most special soils in the world is located thanks to the red clay. This area, lying 400 km south of Adelaide and just north of Penola, was discovered in 1860 by early settlers who found it to be the perfect place for growing fruit in general, and grapes in particular. To be more precise, very special wines were made here, with a structure that was very different from any other wine from any other place. This was partly due to two factors: on the one hand, the climate (with cold, rainy winters and mild summers); on the other, obviously, the red soil that is so characteristic of the area. It is crumbly to the touch, with a high limestone content and very good drainage, which allows the storage of large masses of pure water in its lower layers. These are the same ones that help the vines during the summer drought. But watch out! This soil does not yield water as easily, which forces the vines to work hard, maintaining low yields, but of high quality and concentration. Traditionally, Syrah had been the area’s leading grape; however, around 1960, Mildara (a local winery founded in 1887) showed the world that there was also room for Cabernet Sauvignon here. This idea, promoted under the presidency of Harry Ron Haselgrove, was here to stay, with Cabernet Sauvignon being forever linked to the Coonawarra name.

At Penfolds, who are connoisseurs, this relationship was taken to new heights with the production of Penfolds Bin 169, a red wine that is only produced on certain occasions, when the vintage is of high quality. If the grapes do not meet the required standards, that year passes by without any Penfolds Bin 169. Penfolds Bin 169 was inspired by another of the house’s great wines, Penfolds Bin 707 (which was its first single-variety Cabernet Sauvignon). The latter, made by Schubert (Penfolds’ legendary winemaker), fermented in the open air and aged in old oak. Today, inspired by this hallmark, Penfolds Bin 169 aims to maintain this tradition but with much more innovative production methods.

2019

Penfolds Bin 169 2019 unfurls a tapestry of forest fruits featuring blackberries, cassis, blueberries, and hints of redcurrants. As it evolves, nuances of charred earth and an array of aromatic herbs such as bay leaf, sage, and rosemary interweave with a subtle iodine whisper and a dusting of cocoa powder. This Australian red exhibits a medium body, with a ripeness that caresses the palate without overwhelming, offering a harmonious concentration that promises to enchant the senses.
2018

Penfolds Bin 169 2018 is a concentrated, ruby red wine. Very elegant. The nose is complex, with aromas of cassis, vanilla, cedar, tobacco and spices. The palate is complex, juicy and velvety. Fine tannins. Red and black currant flavours. Long and varietal finish. Highly concentrated.
2022
96 Parker
98 Suckling
2019
97 Parker
97 Suckling
96 Winespectator
2018
96 Parker
97 Suckling
96 Winespectator

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