Penfolds V Chardonnay
Penfolds
Penfolds V Chardonnay
Penfolds
Penfolds V Chardonnay
Overview
Overview
Penfolds V seeks out optimal vintages of Yattarna from the last decade to create a single multi-vintage Chardonnay – a counterpart to our esteemed ‘g’ series. V spans five of the best Yattarna vintages: 2021, 2016, 2014, 2012 and 2011, sensitively selected and blended by Penfolds Chief Winemaker Peter Gago and White Winemaker Kym Schroeter
Only 2,200 bottles are available worldwide.
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
|---|---|
| Vintage | Multi Vintage |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Multi-Region Blend |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| Closure | Cork |
| Alc/Vol | 14% |
| Peak Drinking | 2023 – 2035 |
| Winemaker | The Penfolds Team |
Awards and Accolades
Awards and Accolades
Erin Larkin, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
"When Peter explained this wine to me prior to tasting it, I was skeptical. Nervous. Hesitant. "It's the essence of Yattarna, in effect," Gago said. The NV V is composed of 20% each of 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016 and the yet to be released 2021 Yattarna. It's risky behavior, this. Each of the already-bottled older vintages are emptied under gas pressure and blended—an equal share each way. It's tempting to compare it to the G3, G4, G5 project, however in each of those wines, the vintage contributions are distinct and recognizable. Here, the vintages are synergistic, melded together—easier to understand in the context of reserve wines in Champagne, or even a solera. There is pert acidity and precision on the front palate, presumably thanks to the 2021 vintage. Through the middle palate and finish, the wine plumes and grows in the mouth. It is infinitely more complex and deep than the single-vintage Yattarna tasted next to it. This V has a thundering baritone, a resonance to the reverberation of flavor in the mouth. It almost vibrates. It is only through the finish that you can taste the evolution of the oldest wines—a lick of salt, almond skin, brine and tasted crushed nuts. This is a monumental wine. A 360-degree view of Chardonnay. Truly kaleidoscopic. 2,200 bottles in total."
Ken Gargett, The World of Fine Wine
"Following in the footsteps of the G Series (G3, G4 and G5), we have V, a blend of five different vintages of Yattarna (the V comes from the Roman numeral for five) – 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016 and the yet to be released 2021, an even split of 20% each of the five years, which has worked wonderfully well. While the G Series wines competed for supremacy with the Grange of each respective Collection, for me, V steps ahead Yattarna. Given how good the Yattarna is, that is really saying something. This is really special. Only 2,200 bottles were made. Some have suggested that this will be a one-off, which would be a shame. I asked Gago and he was his usual non-committed self but he did at least concede, “never say never!” The wine has not been bottled for long, making it even more remarkable. Gago has said that it just seems to get better and better every week and that they are delighted with it. The colour is a pale, clean straw, with concentrated aromas of lemons, spices, stonefruits, a touch of lanolin, grapefruit, but nary a hint of oak, so well has it integrated throughout the different years. Bright acidity and finely balanced, there is still a plushness and a creamy texture to the wine. Wonderfully fresh, this is stunning. Such incredible length. Love it. It will sit comfortably with some of the better Grand Crus from Burgundy. The plan, time of writing, is for it to be released late 2022 or early next year."
David Sly, Decanter
"A sneak peak at the new five-vintage cuvée of Yattarna Chardonnay (a partner to Grange's G5) reveals the great ambition of this elite multi-regional blend, showing the sum of all its parts at their absolute best. Combining equal proportions of the 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016 and currently unreleased 2021 vintages, there is a more assured swell of savoury secondary characteristics (roasted hazelnut, brioche and oyster shell) woven among the bright fruit notes, showing radiant lemon, white peach and a squeeze of grapefruit. In a single bottle, it shows the benefits that aged Chardonnay brings without surrendering the shimmering beauty of fresh primary fruit. To be released in late 2022." - 97 Points
Taste Description
Taste Description
Nose
“Concentrated aromas of lemons, spices, stone fruits, a touch of lanolin, grapefruit, but nary a hint of oak, so well has it integrated throughout the different years.” – Ken Gargett, The World of Fine Wine
Flavours and Palate
“There is a more assured swell of savoury secondary characteristics (roasted hazelnut, brioche and oyster shell) woven among the bright fruit notes, showing radiant lemon, white peach and a squeeze of grapefruit. In a single bottle, it shows the benefits that aged Chardonnay brings without surrendering the shimmering beauty of fresh primary fruit.” – David Sly, Decanter
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Vintage conditions
Penfolds V seeks out optimal vintages of Yattarna from the last decade to create a single multi-vintage Chardonnay –a counterpart to Penfolds highly successful ‘g’ series.
The blend comprises 20% each of the 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016 and 2021 vintages, seeking out the best sensory characters and complexity to create a mystical NV wine ready to enjoy at release.
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.
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