Penfolds

Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon

9.413 ratings
8.92 pro ratings
South Australia, Australia
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Shay A
9.2

I don’t have much experience with the Bin 407 from Penfolds compared to others in the portfolio, but I was curious to see how this was drinking at 20yrs after recently getting locally for a steal.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Even knowing this is cab, I still expected a Penfolds Shiraz type aromatic, and while I didn’t exactly get that, the American Oak in the background alongside the ripe fruit do help bring Penfolds semi in to focus. This needed about 90mins in bottle to wake up…initially I was concerned I had missed a window as it was very stewed and fig dominant (not much fruit). The American Oak notes started appearing (faint coconut and dill) and then high toned red fruits. After 90mins, the palate bulked up and showed some black fruits, cassis, espresso, and even some Andes mint at the finish. Plenty of tannin too.

I’d open soon if you have any left, but give it some time to wake up. (Yes, the ‘94 Monte Bello was insanely good, as was the still young ‘06 Unico).

I don’t have much experience with the Bin 407 from Penfolds compared to others in the portfolio, but I was curious to see how this was drinking at 20yrs after recently getting locally for a steal.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Even knowing this is cab, I still expected a Penfolds Shiraz type aromatic, and while I didn’t exactly get that, the American Oak in the background alongside the ripe fruit do help bring Penfolds semi in to focus. This needed about 90mins in bottle to wake up…initially I was concerned I had missed a window as it was very stewed and fig dominant (not much fruit). The American Oak notes started appearing (faint coconut and dill) and then high toned red fruits. After 90mins, the palate bulked up and showed some black fruits, cassis, espresso, and even some Andes mint at the finish. Plenty of tannin too.

I’d open soon if you have any left, but give it some time to wake up. (Yes, the ‘94 Monte Bello was insanely good, as was the still young ‘06 Unico).

Oct 28th, 2024
Dima Podpolny

Great!
Very rich. Better without food or something very very rich.
Earthy

Great!
Very rich. Better without food or something very very rich.
Earthy

2 people found it helpfulMay 17th, 2015
Ron R
8.7

A touch disappointed with this showing. It's a reasonable example, but far from what I enjoyed 10 years ago. Nothing special to share on this. Not even gonna share this with wifey - she will certainly spit her pacifier out if she tasted it.

A touch disappointed with this showing. It's a reasonable example, but far from what I enjoyed 10 years ago. Nothing special to share on this. Not even gonna share this with wifey - she will certainly spit her pacifier out if she tasted it.

Nov 11th, 2016
Ed Chang

A lot more oak than I remember... paired well with the wild boar stew and 7” of fresh snow outside... not quite a pop and pour but couldn’t wait to eat

A lot more oak than I remember... paired well with the wild boar stew and 7” of fresh snow outside... not quite a pop and pour but couldn’t wait to eat

Jan 22nd, 2018
Dima Podpolny

Perfect Cabernet!!

Raspberry jam.

Perfect Cabernet!!

Raspberry jam.

Apr 10th, 2016
Keith Eddleman

Found this gem. Decanted for an hour and it was perfect. One of those wines that made you think to yourself, "This is what great wine is supposed to taste like. This is why we go to all this trouble."

Found this gem. Decanted for an hour and it was perfect. One of those wines that made you think to yourself, "This is what great wine is supposed to taste like. This is why we go to all this trouble."

Dec 25th, 2014
John Murphy

If you're a Cabernet Sauvignon drinker I doubt you'll be disappointed by the 04 Penfolds Bin 407. It's very distinctive Cab characteristics appeal to me. Beautifully balanced, with fine tannins, I like the way they've handed the oak. Blackberries, violets and dark plumbs.

If you're a Cabernet Sauvignon drinker I doubt you'll be disappointed by the 04 Penfolds Bin 407. It's very distinctive Cab characteristics appeal to me. Beautifully balanced, with fine tannins, I like the way they've handed the oak. Blackberries, violets and dark plumbs.

Jan 7th, 2014
Jimmy Lee

Jimmy had this 8 years ago

Jimmy had this 8 years ago

Dec 25th, 2016
Bill Paton

Bill had this 9 years ago

Bill had this 9 years ago

Mar 20th, 2016
Dima Podpolny

Dima had this 9 years ago

Dima had this 9 years ago

Jun 20th, 2015