FWT 585 Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Petit Verdot 2022
Penfolds
FWT 585 Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Petit Verdot 2022
Penfolds
FWT 585 Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Petit Verdot 2022
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Overview
Overview
A rich tradition of experimentation and a quest to source quality grapes from afar continues to inspire Penfolds winemaking curiosity. This is the fourth release of the French Winemaking Trial, sourced from exceptional vineyards across Bordeaux, employing time-proven Penfolds techniques in its creation. Anchored in a philosophy of selecting and blending to a House Style, FWT 585 is a Penfolds take on a classic Bordeaux blend.
The 2022 vintage is vibrant and refined, balancing power and poise. Its palate explores dark fruits and sweet spices, carried along by fine, silky tannins. A decadent wine, and destined to age gracefully.
| Varietal | Red Blend |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Country | France |
| Region | Multi Region |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| Closure | Cork |
| Alc/Vol | 14% |
| Peak Drinking | 2027 - 2045 |
| Winemaker | The Penfolds Team |
Awards and Accolades
Awards and Accolades
| 96 Points | Ray Jordan |
| 95 Points | Campbell Mattinson |
| 95 Points | Huon Hooke |
Ray Jordan
"It’s a wine brimming with classic blackcurrant, dark plum and blackberry nuances on the nose. A decent hit of dark chocolate and slightly cigar-boxy characters complement the nose. The palate is smooth and seamlessly integrated, with traces of dried herbs, bay leaf, and black olive evident. There’s a chalky thread of tannin adding to the core structural support, while the dry oak influence tightens the finish. It’s a wine that will easily handle extended cellaring. 96 Points."
Campbell Mattinson
"So much assertion to the tannin, so much rust and blood. This wine identifies as Penfolds but is still very French. Personally, I love it. It’s a wine of creamy, curranty flamboyance but also of character. 95 Points."
Huon Hooke
"Tobacco, blackcurrant, cedar and mulched leaves on the nose; full bodied and quite firm, the tannins are fine and firm, linear and focused, still quite tight and with a big backbone of what tastes like skin tannins (as opposed to oak tannins). Smart wine; needs cellaring. (Origin: Vin de France. Matured for 12 months in French oak (35% new) and American oak (17% new) barriques.) Drink 2028–2047. 95 Points."
Taste Description
Taste Description
Nose
An array of dark fruits and florals. Leading the way, sun-dried fig, succulent fresh blueberries, and delicate violets. This wine exudes a lovely, sweet fruit essence, elevating the aromatics with a richness that is undeniably Penfolds. Subtle undertones of mocha blend with gâteau de fruit à pain, while paprika and turmeric spice add depth. Oak maturation imparts further complexity, introducing the refined essence of blond tabac, a fragrant blend of bergamot, neroli, lavender, tobacco, oakmoss, and vanilla. A hint of struck flint provides a stony-mineral counterpoint to the sweet/ spice richness, resulting in a diverse bouquet.
Flavours and Palate
A lavish display of sweet and sour Amarena cherries emerges, akin to a decadent black cherry tart with crème fraîche. This lush fruit core is balanced by a refreshing herbaceous nuance, with bay leaf and chocolate mint offering a counterpoint to the buoyant fruit. The toasty oak is masterfully integrated, folded into the core rather than imposed, contributing to the creamy texture that endures with each sip. The structure of the wine is framed by fine, pebbly tannins, which lend a tactile sensation akin to the smoothness of wet stone. It commands attention, balancing power and poise with a deft touch.
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Vintage Conditions
The vineyards of France were blessed by ample winter rainfall leading into the spring growing season. Most growers also reported healthy falls in spring, alleviating vine stress during budburst and flowering. Above average spring temperatures mitigated frost risk in most appellations. Summer temperatures were well above average, with dry conditions prevailing through to autumn. Although the heat increased vine stress, lessons learned from previous warm vintages paid dividends. Canopies remained green and healthy, while bunches ripened evenly. Cooler nights towards the end of veraison helped retain freshness, a hallmark of the vintage, while thick-skinned berries developed excellent colours and tannins. A darker fruit profile well suited to the Penfolds House Style.
The Penfolds Team
Key to the success of Penfolds has been a lineage of visionary winemakers. There have only ever been four Chief Winemakers at the helm of Penfolds – Max Schubert, Don Ditter, John Duval and Peter Gago, each a custodian of a rich winemaking tradition that goes back for more than 170 years.
Our current Penfolds winemaking team has more than 100 years between them as Penfolds winemakers. They are constantly refining and improving their work, whilst honouring the winemaking techniques of their predecessors.