2017 Langmeil Winery ‘The Freedom 1843’ Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia

£220.00

Sourced from the world’s oldest surviving Shiraz vineyard (planted 1843), the 2017 Langmeil ‘The Freedom 1843’ Shiraz is a masterpiece of Barossa history. This ultra-premium, full-bodied Australian icon delivers concentrated flavors of ripe Satsuma plum, dark chocolate, and elegant ironstone minerality, balanced beautifully by noble, velvety tannins. Highly acclaimed with 95 points from Robert Parker, it is an exceptional collector’s gem primed for cellaring through 2035.

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Description

The 2017 Langmeil Winery ‘The Freedom 1843’ Shiraz is a rare, full-bodied Australian red wine crafted from some of the oldest surviving Shiraz/Syrah vines in the world, planted in 1843 in the Barossa Valley. 
Wine Profile & Specifications
  • Region / Origin: Barossa Valley, South Australia

  • Grape Variety: 100% Shiraz (Syrah)

  • Alcohol Content: 15%

  • Aging: Aged for roughly 2 years in predominantly new French oak barrels; unfined and unfiltered.

  • Drinking Window: Best enjoyed from 2021 through 2035. 

Tasting Notes & Character

  • Color: Deep crimson with purple hues.

  • Aroma: Ripe Satsuma plum, mocha, vanilla, and dark fruits layered with savoury notes, cedar, graphite, ironstone, and sweet spices.

  • Palate: Rich, sweet, concentrated fruit balanced with briary spice, silky/noble tannins, and a very long, complex brambly finish.

  • Food Pairings: Ideal with slow-braised beef cheeks, polenta, barbecued ribs, steak, or hard cheeses. 

Ratings & Acclaim

  • Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate: 95 / 100

  • Berlin Wine Trophy 2020: Gold Medal (2017 Vintage)

  • Global Syrah Masters 2019: Silver Medal (2017 Vintage