Penfolds Grange 1996 Bordeaux "The 2020 Trotanoy is 100%

"The 2020 Trotanoy is 100% Merlot and has a deep garnet-purple color

50% new oak

suggesting that marketing had become a stronger influence on the classification than terroir and wine quality

Gary Walsh

contrasting weight with saturating notes of tart blackberry and savory spice

Penfolds Grange 1996 Bordeaux "The 2020 Trotanoy is 100%1996 is one of the all time great vintages of Grange. Provenance is crucial when buying wines of this price and age. This was was purchased at release and has been stored in the same temperature controlled cellar since that time. The bottle is in immaculate condition. Deep crimson. Highly defined meaty gamey plum prune licorice aromas and coffee chocolate nuances. The palate is decadently rich with lashings of sweet fruit, deep set choco plum prune