Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 Magnum 1.5L
Penfolds
Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 Magnum 1.5L
Penfolds
Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 Magnum 1.5L
Overview
Overview
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.
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2010 |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Multi-Region Blend |
| Volume | 1.5 L |
| Closure | Cork |
| Alc/Vol | 14.5% |
| Peak Drinking | 2016 – 2040 |
Food Pairing
Food Pairing
Beef
Lamb
Cheese
Veg
Taste Description
Taste Description
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.
Flavours and 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.
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
After experiencing some of the best winter rainfall in years, the Barossa Valley was poised for a great growing season. With replenishing winter rains in Coonawarra and Wrattonbully, South Australia was primed for an outstanding vintage. Canopy growth was sound and balanced, providing the structural foundations for the ensuing ripening period. Mild and dry ripening conditions across most South Australian regions coincided with cool nights and resulted in consistent conditions. Sporadic Barossa Valley rain assisted ripening and provided balance. Perhaps most importantly, winter, spring and vintage conditions allowed for full flavour development and a chance for Cabernet Sauvignon to realise optimum tannin maturity. In short, a Cabernet vintage for the reference books—a benchmark.
The Penfolds Team
Key to the success of Penfolds has been a lineage of visionary winemakers. There have only ever been four Chief Winemakers at the helm of Penfolds – Max Schubert, Don Ditter, John Duval and Peter Gago, each a custodian of a rich winemaking tradition that goes back for more than 170 years.
Our current Penfolds winemaking team has more than 100 years between them as Penfolds winemakers. They are constantly refining and improving their work, whilst honouring the winemaking techniques of their predecessors.