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Rare and Fine

Barossa

The Octavius 6L Methuselah

Shiraz 2019

$1,610
6L Bottle
A flagship Shiraz born of treasured, old vines dating back to 1854, these are some of the oldest Shiraz plantings in the world. Matured in Yalumba coopered oak octaves; the inspiration behind the name of this fine, Barossa wine. This wine is excluded from wine club discounts.
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A flagship Shiraz born of treasured, old vines dating back to 1854, these are some of the oldest Shiraz plantings in the world. Matured in Yalumba coopered oak octaves; the inspiration behind the name of this fine, Barossa wine. This wine is excluded from wine club discounts.
Tasting Note Medium deep crimson in colour. Intense aromas of dark plums, black cherries and blackberry entwined with fragrant vanilla, spice, chocolate, black pepper and a hint of praline. Generously proportioned, balanced and rich, the palate swirls with blackberry pastilles, blackcurrant and sage. Hints of ginger and roasted nuts lead into smoothly honed, chocolatey and lingering fine tannins.
Terroir Fruit for this wine was selected from five main vineyards across the Barossa. The oldest parcel of Shiraz is gently hand-picked from Eden Valley vines planted in 1854. With an average vine age of 104 years, 55% of this Shiraz is sourced from Eden Valley and 45% from the Barossa Valley. Eden Valley Shiraz provides the exotic aromatics and seamless palate structure, while Barossa Valley Shiraz provides richness, density and concentration.
Treatment Matured for 19 months in 25% new French oak hogsheads and barriques, balance in 1 year and older French octaves and barriques.
1988 2018

The History of The Octavius Shiraz

The Octavius was named after the unique 100-litre 'octave' barrels that are handcrafted on site in our Cooperage and made specially for this wine. The term 'octave' was coined by our early coopers to describe a barrel an eighth the size of a standard barrel.

For Collectors

Everything you need to know about The Octavius

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Decanting

We recommend double decanting The Octavius for an optimum tasting experience. Learn more about decanting fine wine.

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Cellaring

The Octavius is a beautiful young wine and will continue to improve in the bottle for the next 15 or more years. Learn more about cellaring wine.

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Glassware

All aspects of a fine wine can be enhanced when the ideal glass is used. Learn more about varietal specific glassware.

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A note on cork

With respect to a 300 year old tradition, we use high-grade cork closures on select premium wines. Learn more about caring for this natural product.

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Experience The Octavius

Discover one of Australia’s most iconic Barossa Shiraz, with the 2018 vintage available exclusively through Le Place de Bordeaux. 

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