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99 Robert Parker
The 2016 Grange includes 3% Cabernet Sauvignon and was sourced from Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale and Clare Valley, with a little bit from Magill Estate, in the suburbs of Adelaide. Aged in 100% new American oak (as always), it offers up trademark lifted aromas plus scents of vanilla, toasted coconut, cedar, raspberries and blackberries. Impressively concentrated and full-bodied, with an extraordinarily long, velvety finish, it's nevertheless reasonably fresh and tight, with decades of cellaring potential if properly stored. Certainly at least on a par with such vintages as 2010 and 2012, the big question is whether it will ultimately reach triple digits.
99 Robert Parker
The 2016 Grange includes 3% Cabernet Sauvignon and was sourced from Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale and Clare Valley, with a little bit from Magill Estate, in the suburbs of Adelaide. Aged in 100% new American oak (as always), it offers up trademark lifted aromas plus scents of vanilla, toasted coconut, cedar, raspberries and blackberries. Impressively concentrated and full-bodied, with an extraordinarily long, velvety finish, it's nevertheless reasonably fresh and tight, with decades of cellaring potential if properly stored. Certainly at least on a par with such vintages as 2010 and 2012, the big question is whether it will ultimately reach triple digits.
98 James Suckling
A blend of 97% shiraz and 3% cabernet sauvignon from Barossa, McLaren Vale, Clare Valley and Magill Estate. This is a very intense Grange with such rich black-fruit, tar and coal-smoke aromas together with iodine and black-olive notes and an array of wild dark herbs. Almost impenetrable dark plums and licorice, as well as bacon fat. The palate has such seamless delivery of intense blackberry and plum flavors with some redder tones emerging, too. The power here is countered by such freshness and an almost elegant feel. This has such impressive, vibrant, long and seamless fruit power. Really is exceptionally complete, but tight, needs time to open. Very enjoyable now, but better after 2023.
97 Wine Spectator
A dynamic and distinctive red, balancing dark bass notes and fresh fruit. Dark chocolate–covered maraschino cherry and chai tea flavors form the core, but waves of white truffle, spicy cigar, gunpowder, white pepper, dried lavender, salted caramel, framboise and roasted almond are right behind. Dense, velvety tannins firm up on the finish, but the flavors are seamless and harmonious. Drink now through 2045. 879 cases imported. — MW
97 Wine Spectator
A dynamic and distinctive red, balancing dark bass notes and fresh fruit. Dark chocolate–covered maraschino cherry and chai tea flavors form the core, but waves of white truffle, spicy cigar, gunpowder, white pepper, dried lavender, salted caramel, framboise and roasted almond are right behind. Dense, velvety tannins firm up on the finish, but the flavors are seamless and harmonious. Drink now through 2045. 879 cases imported. — MW
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Penfolds
Depuis la renaissance du vin australien au début des années 1950, Penfolds s’est distingué très tôt comme étant l’un de ses grands précurseurs. Max Schubert est devenu chef de cave du domaine presque deux fois centenaire en 1948, date qui marque le début de son aventure pour créer des vins d’inspiration bordelaise. Les meilleures vignes ont pris pied sur les terroirs de premier plan que compte l’Australie méridionale : Adelaïde, la Barossa Valley, la Clare Valley, Coonawarra, la Limestone Coast et McLaren Vale. Penfolds est à l’origine de la création de Grange, cuvée icône d’Australie s’il en est une et summum de la production de la maison encore aujourd’hui, cinq décennies après sa genèse. Assemblage de syrah issue de la Barossa et de McLaren Vale, avec un peu de cabernet en renfort, Grange est élevé en chêne américain. Il en ressort un vin puissant et complet doté d’un grand potentiel de garde. Penfolds produit une poignée de grands vins rouges, tous plus complexes les uns que les autres. Les raisins proviennent de vignobles sélectionnés, ce qui garantit des vins fidèles à leur terroir.