Das australische Spitzenweingut Penfolds hat zum 100. Geburtsjahr des Grange Erfinders Max Schubert ein besonderes Geschenk erschaffen. Rechtzeitig vor dem Weihnachtsfest wurde eine Schatulle mit einem der meist gefeierten Grange-Jahrgänge auf den Markt gebracht: Der Grange 2010 (99 Robert Parker Punkte) in der Magnum-Flasche, verpackt in einer wertvollen Kassette, ein begehrtes Objekt für Weinliebhaber.
Die Penfolds Grange Magnum Edition 10 erscheint als Luxus-Geschenk in einer ganz besonderen Ausführung. Die Flasche ist bereits für sich eine Jubiläumsausgabe, seit 1951 wird das Grange jedes Jahr abgefüllt, 2010 wurde es das 60. Mal in Folge abgefüllt. Ein beeindruckendes Detail ist die „Timeline“-Funktion, welche durch das Öffnen der Schatulle, die Entwicklung der Grange-Jahrgänge seit dem ersten Grange bis zum 60. Jahrgang (2010) zeigt.
Die Luxus-Holzschatulle wird in einer exklusiven Leder-Ausstattung, Sterling Silber und auserlesenem Holz produziert. Beim Öffnen der Schatulle wird ein Video abgespielt, in dem der Wein, dessen Geschmack und Individualität von Winemaker „Peter Gago“ persönlich beschrieben wird.
The 2010 Grange is a 4% Cabernet Sauvignon and 96% Shiraz blend made from Barossa Valley, Clare Valley, Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale and Magill Estate fruit that was aged 17 months in 100% new American oak hogsheads. Very deep purple-black in color, this is classic Grange - amongst the finest produced - replete with fresh, vibrant and youthful black fruit notes showing some blueberry aromas and accents of camphor, anise and the slightest floral hint plus a whiff of oak in the background to lend a cedar-laced lift to this textbook Shiraz nose. Medium to full-bodied in the mouth, it is very taut and finely constructed showing typically firm, grainy, uniform tannins, great concentration and wonderful persistence on the finish. If I have any very slight complaint of this near perfect wine it is that it seems a little too clinical and appears to speak less of the land and the heart of South Australia and more of the very skilled winemaking than did the Grange from the magical 2008 vintage. Robert Parker Wine Advocate
The 2010 Grange arrives with much expectation and does not disappoint. This is a powerhouse. structurally superior to both the 2009 and 2008 vintages and breathtakingly dense. long and precise. The nose has cola. blackberry. vanillin. hard brown spices of all kinds. coal smoke. meaty charcuterie elements and a strong tarry. savory note that speaks of the 85% Barossa Valley componentry. The palate has super deep tannins that fan out through flavorsome black fruits. These are purposeful tannins; they bristle on the palate. tantalizing and assertive yet playful. strong not aggressive. The power here is the thing; this has mouth-coating density and terrific drive. so tightly coiled. it gives enough away to suggest a very. very long cellaring wine is here. This is a classic Grange that will please the serious collectors. A wine of genuine pedigree. Better in 2026. James Suckling
The core of this wine is Barossa Valley Shiraz (85%) the remaining 15% shiraz (and 4% cabernet sauvignon) from the Clare Valley. Adelaide Hills. McLaren Vale and Magill Estate. In time honoured fashion. it finished its fermentation in 100% new American oak hogsheads. where it spent the next 17 months. It has exceptional hue and depth to the colour; the smoky complexity to the black fruits (no red or blue) of the bouquet also offers licorice and earth aromas; only a great Burgundy could have more nuances defined each time you revert to the bouquet. You could lose yourself. Narcissus-like. looking endlessly into the reflection of the palate; for all its power. there is not a hair out of place. the tannins outstanding. There is not the slightest question this will be one of the greatest Granges in the pantheon of '52. '55. '71. '96 and '06. James Halliday