Penfolds Reserve Bin 05A Chardonnay 2005

Saturday, Jun 30 2007 · Posted in Adelaide Hills, chardonnay 

By Gary Walsh

Penfolds 05AIt was neck and neck for a while tasting this alongside the outstanding 2005 Yalumba FDW[7c] but given time the Penfolds showed a little more class and depth - as it should being triple the price. This sees 10 months in 85% new French oak and 100% malolactic fermentation.

Aromas of nectarine, fresh figs, grapefruit, smoke, almond and spice. Wild and funky on opening but more subdued after being given a little quiet time. On the palate a smooth and glossy wine with fine acidity and excellent texture. There are flavours of stonefruit, fig, citrus and ginger spice along with more nutty creamy characters. Finishes very long with spicy flavours and a light grippy phenolic exit. A very sophisticated chardonnay with great depth and finesse.

Tasted : Jun07
Alcohol : 13.5%
Price : $85
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2008 - 2015
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3 Responses to “Penfolds Reserve Bin 05A Chardonnay 2005”

  1. The Pious Palate on July 1st, 2007 10:53 am

    Q. Penfold’s at the pointy end, The Yalumba in the next section.

  2. Gary Walsh on July 1st, 2007 10:56 am

    and Rolling Chardonnay in the next. All nice wines.
    GW

  3. The Pious Palate on July 1st, 2007 11:11 am

    Stop, have you been taking your lithium?

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