Penfolds "Grange" 2008

Un très très grand millésime encensé par la critique internationnale.

Grange est sans doute le plus célèbre vin australien et est officiellement répertorié comme une icône du patrimoine de l'Australie du Sud. Grange bénéficie d'une lignée ininterrompue de millésimes depuis 1951 et démontre clairement la synergie entre la Syrah et les terroirs de l'Australie du Sud. Le résultat est un style australien unique qui est maintenant reconnu comme l'un des plus grands vins du monde. Le style de Grange est l'expression originale et la plus puissante de toute la gamme de Penfolds.


Notations :

Wine Advocate : 100/100
Wine Spectator : 100/100
Wine Enthusiast : 98/100


Commentaires :

Wine Spectator : "An utterly majestic Shiraz, sleek and seamless, brimming with ripeness on a framework that allows for grace and expressiveness in equal measure. The intensity of fresh blueberry and plum fruit holds attention until the nuances kick in, offering glints of exotic spice, coffee, cocoa, bay leaf and mint. Shows tremendous presence without a lot of weight, the tannins present but not even close to getting in the way. A great wine now, with plenty of room to grow. Drink now through 2040."

The Wine Advocate : "Deep purple-black in color, the 2008 Grange puts forward a very complex nose packed with aromas of mulberries, layers of baking spices, cloves and cinnamon with nuances of minced meat, anise, potpourri and whiffs of dried mint and chocolate. Medium to full-bodied, taut and very spicy in the mouth, it shows touches of sandalwood and Chinese five spice complementing the layers of dark fruit flavors. It is framed by firm, grainy tannins and a refreshing acid line before finishing very long with aniseed and lingering blackberry preserves notes. This is clearly a wonderfully opulent and a magic vintage for this label. Drink it from 2018 to 2035+."