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Le Grange de Penfolds est un vin rouge monocépage de Syrah produit dans l'appellation d'Australie du Sud entre Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale et Magill Estate.
Le Grange 2011 de Penfolds présente une robe rouge foncé d'une belle profondeur. Le nez dégage des senteurs de fermentation du vin avec des arômes de sodas crémeux, mariés à du réglisse noir. On peut aussi noter de magnifiques fragrances de fruits. En bouche, il exprime de nombreuses saveurs de cassis, de figues, de rhubarbes, de coings, d'olives noires, de truffes, de vanille, de cire, de cola et de café. Les tanins sont présents et accompagnent parfaitement la magnifique structure du vin. La finale est d'une belle longueur.
2011 was of course a difficult, uncharacteristically rainy vintage in South Australia and particularly Barossa, but thanks to Penfolds' privileged position with access to some of the region's best fruit, they have nonetheless been able to blend an impressive Grange. Still sourced mainly from Barossa Valley, there's a good dollop of McLaren Vale fruit (21%) - a region less affected by the rains in 2011 - contributing to this vintage. Interestingly, it is the 6th vintage ever to consist of 100% Shiraz, mainly because the Cabernet Sauvignon didn't make the grade this year. (Note that no Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon was produced in 2011.) Deep purple colored, in typical fashion the nose of the 2011 Grange is still closed at this youthful stage with broody tar and pepper laced notes over a core of blackberries, black plums, licorice and loam. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is taut and muscular with pepper and baking spice flavors supported by firm, grainy tannins. The finish has great length, contributing a refreshing lift.