One of the biggest fine wine revelations of 2023 was the news that Penfolds’ was to release its entire ‘Luxury & Icon’ collection through La Place de Bordeaux, which takes place tomorrow. db's Bordeaux correspondent Colin Hay gives his verdict on the wines.
Penfolds’ first release of its Luxury & Icon collection through La Place de Bordeaux takes place tomorrow. db's Bordeaux correspondent Colin Hay gives his verdict on the wines.
Penfolds has announced it will bring all of its iconic ‘Luxury & Icon’ wines to La Place de Bordeaux from January in a surprising but logical and impeccably timed move.
db's Bordeaux correspondent Colin Hay picks his highlights from the Penfolds 2023 Collection, which was launched in August with tastings across Europe, Asia and North America and impressed with the depth of the portfolio and the considerable value for money of the more 'entry level' wines.
"Collaboration seems to be the main ingredient in growing China’s grape-growing and wine-making efforts, and I dip my lid to Penfolds for embracing the local, " writes wine columnist RICHARD CALVER.