Description

HISTORY:
First released in 1993 with the 1990 vintage, Bin 407 was developed by chief winemaker John Duval in response to increasing high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon fruit. Inspired by the style of Bin 707. Produced via multi-regional, multi-vineyard blending to maintain varietal expression while being more accessible. It has become one of Penfolds’s signature Cabernet Sauvignon wines in more recent years.

BLEND & AGING:
Matured for ~12 months; aged in a mix of French and American oak, with a certain proportion of new oak (e.g., 27% new French + 8% new American in 2019), rest seasoned/older oak. Oak use is sensitive: to support, not dominate, the fruit.

AROMA (NOSE):
Aromas include blackcurrant (cassis), dark plum, notes of violet / lavender; oak contributes cedar, vanilla; herbaceous or earthy spice notes (leafy herbs, thyme / oregano); in 2019 also pastry / croissant / bread crust notes.

TASTE (PALATE):
Medium-to-full body; lively entry; good balance of fruit and tannin; structured yet smooth; oak complements, not overwhelms the fruit; good development and finish.

FINISH:
Long finish; dark fruit mixed with oak and spice; mineral / slate / stone hints may appear on the tail; finish solid and well defined.

FLAVOR:
Flavor is vibrant with red berry and dark fruit (plum etc.); acidity gives freshness; tannins are well structured and integrated; oak and spice weave in with fruit; finish shows mineral / earth-stone undertones; overall full and balanced.

FOOD PAIRING:
Pair with grilled or roasted red meats (steak, lamb), game, richly spiced or smoky dishes; aged hard cheeses; serve just below room temperature (~17-18 °C); decant if possible.

历史:
Bin 407 首次以 1990 年份在 1993 年推出，酿酒师 John Duval 为回应不断提升的 Cabernet Sauvignon 色块品质而创此款，灵感来自 Bin 707 的表现风格。以多区域、多园混合方式生产，使酒既保有品种特性又较具性价比。近年已成为 Penfolds 的代表性 Cabernet Sauvignon 酒款之一。

调配与陈酿:
发酵后陈酿约 12 个月；使用法国橡木桶和美国橡木桶，其中一部分为新桶（新橡木桶占比约 27% 法橡木 + 8%美国橡木在 2019 年）其余为旧桶或熟桶。橡木的使用谨慎，重在支持果味而不是盖过果味。

香气:
香气表现有黑醋栗（cassis）、深李子、紫罗兰／薰衣草调子；橡木感（雪松、香草）与轻微草本或地中香料（例如植物叶、百里香或牛至等）混合；2019 年还有丹麦酥皮／面包皮香气。

口感:
酒体中至偏厚（medium-to-full body）；入口有活力，果味与单宁平衡好；结构感强但不粗糙；橡木不会掩盖果香；余味与风味发展好。

余韵:
余味持久，黑果与橡木与香料共同留下尾调；矿物 /矿石或石板感可能在尾端出现；整体尾韵牢固且清晰。

风味特征:
果味鲜明活泼，有红浆果与深果实（如李子）味；酸度带来清新感；单宁结构良好但融合；橡木香料与果香交织；尾段有矿物或地质感；整体丰满且平衡。

搭配建议:
适合搭配烤牛排、烤羊腿、野味、带香料或烤制风味的菜肴；硬奶酪也合适；温度稍低于室温（约在 17-18 °C）醒酒可更佳。