One By Penfolds Vin Rouge France 2021

Introducing One by Penfolds. Designed in partnership with Human Made founder NIGO, One by Penfolds celebrates the idea of ‘oneness’. Oneness embraces what makes us all different and unique, but also the things that bring us together – as represented by the winemaking regions from where the One by Penfolds range is made around the world. A wine with great density and depth, fruit for the 2021 Vin Rouge was sourced across multiple regions in France.

VINTAGE CONDITIONS

Winter was relatively warm and wet, with warmer than average conditions prevailing at the beginning of spring. This led to an early budburst in most regions. The onset of April spring frosts and windy conditions caused problems for growers in most regions, resulting in low yields. Some regions were more than 50% down on average. The remainder of the growing season was quite dry in the south of France, while the north experienced periodic summer rain. A vintage of contrasts, however there were rich rewards for growers who were able to manage the climate challenge with many regions reporting excellent results, albeit a smaller crop than hoped for.

VINEYARD REGION
Vin de France

COLOUR
Ruby red. Deep crimson core

NOSE
Lifted, bright, and highly aromatic. Notes of oregano and coriander seed. A suggestion of florals, violets, lavender with a hint of mulberry leaf. Finely ground black pepper, toasted sourdough rye bread.

PALATE
A rich palate with sweet fruits and balanced tannins. Spring blossom and jasmine tea leaves vie for attention. Red fruits spanning strawberry, cranberry, pomegranate, and cherry. Oak is integrated, manifesting in coffee and mocha characters. Rich with a generous mid-palate.