Elephant Hill Le Phant Rouge 2023
One of the best priced HB reds in the market and now it has a new vintage attached.
"A proprietary estate red blend sourced mainly from the warm, inland soils of Bridge Pa Triangle and Gimblett Gravels. Plummy Merlot and spicy Syrah dominant notes combine to create a juicy and moreish drinkability.
44% Merlot, 42% Syrah, 13% Malbec and 1% Tempranillo create a unique blend with each variety adding extra character and complexity to the wine. 60% tank aged, 40% barrel aged in older, seasoned French oak for 17 months on lees." Winery notes (2023 Vintage)
"Immediately enticing bouquet and palate filled with flavours of spicy plum skin and flesh, black berry and some black currant, there’s a layer of cocoa and baking spices reflecting some oak and toasty barrel. Polished tannins and acidity frame the core fruit and spice flavours perfectly. Balanced, well made and ready from early 2025 through 2030." 92/100 Cameron Douglas MS, October 2024 (2023 Vintage)
"Beautifully composed and expressed, the bouquet shows dark plum, sweet cherry, thyme, fennel, and toasted nut aromas. The palate displays succulent fruit flavours with spicy nuances, wonderfully framed by silky texture and polished tannins, finishing elegant and stylish. At its best: now to 2031." 5 Stars & 93/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, May 2025 (2023 Vintage)
