Penfolds FWT 585 Vin De France Red Wine 750ml

Description

Penfolds FWT 585 is a Bordeaux-style red wine from Penfolds’ experimental “French Winemaking Trial” series, blending Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot from exceptional French vineyards, particularly the Médoc. It combines classic French heritage with Penfolds’ signature house style, resulting in a wine with notes of black cherry, mint, and violet, supported by oak influence and firm tannins, designed to be a modern expression of Bordeaux.

Key characteristics

Grape Varieties: Primarily Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot and Petit Verdot.

Region: Sourced from Bordeaux, France, often from the Médoc.

Style: A blend that honors French tradition while incorporating Penfolds’ philosophy of fruit-forward, generous mid-palate, and structured finish.

Tasting Notes: Expect black cherry, chocolate mint, violet, vanilla, nougat, and herbaceous complexity, with a structure of fine, firm tannins.

Maturation: Aged in French and American oak barrels.

Classification: Labeled as “Vin de France”.