2004 Penfolds Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon

A magnificent Bin 707, which has been matured for 15 months in small new American oak hogsheads. Opaque black crimson colour with black crimson hue. Perfumed nose, delivering a classic refined Cabernet sniff. Aroma of spice, blackcurrant, liquorice allsorts, cedar and vanilla. On the palate flavours of chocolate, mocha, cassis and vanilla. Superb length and depth of flavour with great persistence. Fine grained tannins, perfect balance. Exceptionally long aftertaste.

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The 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon “Bin 707” is one of the Penfolds’ flagship wines. It was aged for 15 months in 100% new American oak. Opaque purple/black, it exhibits a classic Cabernet nose of cedar, tobacco, spice box, black currant, and blackberry liqueur. Medium-bodied (13.5% alcohol) but dense and concentrated, with tons of black fruit flavor, the wine is tightly knit, structured, beautifully balanced, and very promising. It needs a minimum of 10-12 years of cellaring and should provide pleasure through 2040. Drink 2017 - 2040
95 Points
Jay Miller - Wine Advocate #173 Oct 2007