An impressive debut, this Paramoor Aurélie 2024 gets increasingly hard to resist the longer it's open.
A mix of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Syrah and Cabernet Franc, it was matured for 14 months in seasoned French oak. Some stemmy Cabernet notes give it a bit of an arms-and-legs feel early on, but patience is rewarded. By day two and three, it falls into a neat groove and develops a genuine gravitational pull. Blackberries and blackcurrants run riot across the palate, joined by bay leaf, licorice and dark chocolate torte characters that bring plenty of depth and intrigue. There's a generosity to the fruit, almost painted on thick, yet the wine never loses its sense of balance. Soft spices ripple throughout, adding further detail. Most importantly, this is a wine that benefits immensely from air. Give it a decant and you'll be rewarded with a more harmonious, complete picture. Great stuff.
93/100
Region: Macedon Ranges
