2023 Torbreck Cuvee Juveniles

A succulent Grenache based blend

Made from 48% Grenache, 28% Mataro, 13% Carignan, 6% Counoise and Shiraz 5% with maturation taking place in a combination of stainless steel and large format French oak foudre. Deep dark red black tinged colour with a dark red hue. Evolving from the glass with ample intensity are aromas of dark plum, black raspberry and liquorice which are complimented by some dried herb, scorched earth and subtle pepper notes. Juicy black raspberry, dark plum and liquorice fruits mix with blueberry, dried herb and peppered earth elements. Medium to full in body it has a lush feel, polished tannins and a long spicy conclusion that shows plenty of succulence.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 15%

Other Reviews.....
A blend of 48/28/13/6/5% grenache/mataro/carignan/counoise/shiraz from vineyards in Lyndoch, Gomersal, Seppeltsfield, Marananga and Greenock. I guess this is the wine that started it all. It's a Côtes du Rhône blend, sharply priced, with a connection to a famous Parisian wine bar; a juicy plum and spice-forward wine that is a joy to drink. Light on the artefact and high in effortless drinkability, finishing stony, spicy, meaty and moreish. A classic. Drink by 2035.
94 points
Dave Brookes - James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion

The 2023 Cuvee Juveniles is a blend of 48% Grenache, 28% Mataro, 13% Carignan, 6% Counoise and 5% Shiraz, and like the Cuvee Juveniles Blanc, is named after the wine bar for which it was created, Juveniles Wine Bar in the 1st arrondissement in Paris. The wine is savory and fresh, perfumed with abundant red fruits, flowers and exotic spices. In the mouth, you get star anise, fennel seeds, black peppercorns and fresh blood, and the mouthfeel is shaped by ferruginous tannins. While this wine may not be as complex as some others in the lineup, it lacks nothing in the way of freshness, personality and detail. It's a beautiful wine, from a cool and wet season in the Barossa. 15% alcohol, sealed under screw cap.
Drink 2025-2033.
92 points
Erin Larkin - Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate