1998 Penfolds Grange
Community Tasting Note
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93 Points
Thursday, February 1, 2024 - Just a splash decant, so maybe it needs serious time in decanter and/or more age….but that said, I expected a helluva lot more (especially since I have a case). It’s dark, brooding, has that deep, sultry Syrah profile but lacking depth, burst of flavor, complexity. It somehow compares more with a Clape Cornas or an aged Tempier, but at same time lacking the profound character and ties to the land I taste (or imagine) when I drink those. Hoping this ages into something a bit different and more attractive.
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Comment posted by sthugo:
2/1/2024 11:08:00 PM - Nontaco thanks for your tasting note much appreciated. With much experience with Grange this vintage is still considered a youngster and needs more time to develop. But if you want to drink a "young" Grange then I suggest at least 8 hours decant beforehand. Hope the rest of the case shows better.