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GRANGE LA CHAPELLE
A BLEND FATED TO HAPPEN
Two hemispheres, Two winemaking cultures. One varietal.
The Rhône in France and South Australia, Syrah and Shiraz.
Introducing Grange La Chapelle 2021, the result of curiosity and exploration that united cultures across two hemispheres. A blend that truly intertwines the rich heritage of French wine tradition and the innovative spirit of Australian craft.
A long-standing friendship between Caroline Frey, Chief Winemaker and vigneron, La Chapelle and Peter Gago, Chief Winemaker Penfolds Grange enabled this unexpected union to showcase what this varietal can achieve aromatically and structurally - coalescing different geographies, different soils and different winemaking cultures.
“As the project progressed, I saw the elegance in Grange and the strength in La Chapelle.”
CAROLINE FREY,
LA CHAPELLE CHIEF WINEMAKER AND VIGNERON
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GRANGE
A revered Penfolds icon
The most powerful expression of Penfolds multi-district blending philosophy, Grange is one of the world's most celebrated wines.
This wine's story is one of invention, passion, risk and determination. Created in 1951, Grange has enjoyed a consecutive annual release for more than 70 years.
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LA CHAPELLE
A legendary cuvée
La Chapelle named after the chapel on the top of the mound of granite on the left bank of Rhône, France is a revered wine.
This Syrah from the revered Hermitage appellation is both powerful & mythical, made to last. Today La Chapelle vintages 1978, 1990, 1991 & 2015 vintages are much sought after globally, and the 1961 remains a 20th-Century wine legend.
“When things are real, all quickly becomes self-evident … This friendship created an idea, this idea became a trial, the trial became a wine. Who would have thought …”
PETER GAGO,
PENFOLDS GRANGE CHIEF WINEMAKER
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