Description
Launched with the 1990 vintage in 1993, Bin 407 was developed in response to the increasing availability of high-quality cabernet
sauvignon fruit.
Inspired by Bin 707, Bin 407 offers varietal definition and approachability, yet still possessing structure and rich
depth of flavour.
Textbook cabernet sauvignon, the expressive Bin 407 demonstrates the reward of Penfolds multi-regional
blending philosophy.
A core of ripe fruit is well supported by sensitive use of French and American oak.
Colour
Crimson red
Nose
Compelling, attention grabbing.
Varietally correct, all the T’s crossed and I’s dotted.
There is a lot to decipher here.
First, heady
aromatics of violets, blackberry and mulberries.
Cherry clafoutis, blood plums, brioche.
Next to emerge are the leafy, herbaceous notes, perfectly rendered without any suggestion of under ripeness.
Mulberry leaf, bay
leaf, wet tobacco/cigar box add further intrigue.
Classic English baking spices lurk quietly in the background.
Palate
After the aromatic impression, one might expect a forbidding palate.
Not so.
It’s remarkably approachable, yet clearly built for a
long spell in the dungeon.
The cool dark fruits are very concentrated and varietal.
The leafy notes on the nose morph into char-grilled savoury flavours of
grilled capsicum and cumin spiced eggplant, infused by sandalwood and cherry wood smoke.
The tannins are graphite-like, fine but reassuringly persistent, with a faint suggestion of bitter dark chocolate.
At the time of tasting
the wine is very energetic,
Awards
96 Points – Tyson Stelzer
96 Points – Tina Gellie
96 Points – Jamie Goode
93 Points – Andrew Caillard MW
Vintages may vary.
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Size: Each
