Fine Wine

September 1422, 2020
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LOT 221

Lot 221

PENFOLDS GRANGE 2001 (1) WA 98+
PENFOLDS GRANGE 2002 (1) WA 98+

PENFOLDS GRANGE 2001 (1) WA 98+
PENFOLDS GRANGE 2002 (1) WA 98+
Lot 221 Details
PENFOLDS GRANGE 2001 (1)

South Australia.
u. bn.

2001 is undeniably one of the top examples of this wine. At this stage, it appears to eclipse the 1998 and 1996. Inky/blue/purple to the rim, with a stunning perfume of blueberries, blackberries, chocolate, graphite, and earth, it boasts good acidity, huge tannins, magnificent concentration, and a multilayered, textured mouthfeel. It is a big, but impeccably well-balanced Shiraz that should shed some of its structure and tannin over the next 4-5 years, and be at its best between 2010-2030+. October 2016 WA 98+

PENFOLDS GRANGE 2002 (1)

South Australia.

Deep garnet with a touch of brick, the 2002 Grange is locked in a time capsule, like many of the 2002s, yielding a very youthful nose of red currants and red cherries, kirsch and violets with some lovely exotic spices in the background. Quite perfumed and pretty in terms of fruit expression in the mouth, the structure is rock solid, with a lively backbone cutting through the muscular fruit and great purity to the finish. If you're looking for that real "Grange" experience, best to keep cellaring it another 5-10+ years. October 2016 Drink: 2021-2045 WA 98+

2 bts.    per lot $800 - $1,000

Realised: $3,012
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

CONDITION DETAILS

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