Penfolds Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon

Bin 707 is a Cabernet Sauvignon reflection of Grange—intensely-flavoured fruit; completion of fermentation and maturation in new oak; expressing a Penfolds understanding of multi-vineyard, multi-region fruit sourcing. Bin 707 was first vintaged in 1964. The wine was not made from 1970 to 1975 when fruit was directed to other wines, nor in 1981, 1995, 2000, 2003 or 2011 (when fruit of the required style and quality was not available). Full bodied and with proven cellaring potential, Bin 707 retains a secure place among the ranks of Australia’s finest Cabernets.
 
COLOUR :
Supporting a purple rim and dense black core.

NOSE :
A pool of fruits (blue and black) unravel to reveal blueberry, mulberry, boysenberry and blackberry.
Similarly, a colourful courtier’s adornment of florals and spice disrobe to release violet, wild flowers and anise, whilst shyly lowering a veil of cassis.
Aeration liberates a coulis/compoté of candied fruits (incl. dried figs) and roasted beetroot, coated by an assortment of dusting powders.

PALATE :
Focus and definition—a palate continuum with no rough edges. Harmonious and luxuriant.
A glycerolic density—texturally marrow-like with squid-ink concentration—thankfully without the commensurate flavour/source.
Crème de cassis effortlessly cascades from nose to palate, collecting raspberry and dark cherry fruits in passage.
An oak cacoon plied with overt ripe tannins attempts to frame the package, yet a seriously lingering flavour and tactile aftertaste refuses to be curtailed.

FOOD MATCH :
Confit lamb breast, roasted Jerusalem artichokes and creamed saltbush.