Penfolds : Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Characteristics and Tasting Tips for the Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 from Penfolds

Tasting

Color
The color reveals a deep magenta hue with a dark core and intense highlights.

Nose
The bouquet expresses the characteristic identity of Cabernet Sauvignon and Bin 707 with aromas of black olive tapenade, tobacco, and chocolate. These are complemented by notes of praline, dried beef, and cooking juices, accompanied by black cherries, fruitcake, and rhubarb. The ensemble is enhanced by touches of freshly ground cinnamon and pastry cream, revealing Penfolds’ signature complexity.

Palate
On the palate, this wine echoes the nose without being overtly fruity. You’ll find flavors of blackberry and wild bramble, savory and earthy notes, cooking juices and meat jus, as well as black olives. Exotic spices such as turmeric, bay leaf, and chili express themselves, accompanied by dark chocolate, praline, and dried fruits from barrel fermentation. The whole presents broad, structured, and elegant tannins, offering complexity and sophistication.

Food and Wine Pairings

This Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 pairs perfectly with grilled red meats, game dishes, or hearty stews with intense flavors that complement its rich and complex profile.

Service and Cellaring

The Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 can be enjoyed from 2026 and will continue to evolve until around 2050.

An exceptional Australian Cabernet Sauvignon from the terroirs of McLaren Vale, Padthaway and Barossa Valley

The Estate

Emblematic of excellence, Domaine Penfolds has become a symbol of great Australian wines since the early 20th century, notably thanks to the tenacity of a bold individual: Mary Penfold. The famous British woman and her husband Christopher Rawson arrived in Australia in 1844 and quickly acquired a 200-hectare estate in the heart of Adelaide. Captivated by this viticultural setting, Mary Penfold subsequently devoted herself body and soul to managing the estate, making it the largest wine producer in South Australia.

Imbued with depth, elegance, and complexity, wines bearing the Penfolds name have been praised by critics for decades and have received numerous awards for their quality.

Vineyard

The Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 comes from three distinct regions of Southern Australia,. McLaren Vale contributes its varied soils and Mediterranean climate, Padthaway offers its limestone-rich terroirs suited to Cabernet Sauvignon, while Barossa Valley completes the blend with its historic vineyards on diverse soils.

Vintage

The 2023 vintage was marked by contrasting climatic conditions depending on the region. McLaren Vale experienced a cool, wet spring with hail reducing yields, followed by a hot, dry summer allowing late harvests with small, high-quality berries. Padthaway saw a wet start, a cool, cloudy spring slowing vine development, then a cool, wet growing season with favorable harvest conditions. Barossa Valley faced a challenging vintage with average winter rains, a dry early spring, a cool growing season, and extreme weather including floods and storms, requiring meticulous viticultural management.

Winemaking and Aging

The Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 benefits from 18 months of aging in 100 % new American oak barrels, imparting the wine with its characteristic structure and integrated woody notes. This aging approach develops aromatic complexity while preserving the expression of the fruit.

Grape Variety

This wine is made from 100 % Cabernet Sauvignon, a noble variety that finds a powerful and refined expression in Australian terroirs.