Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Penfolds
Label Name:
 
Cwt 521 Cabernet Marselan
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
China
Region:
 
Shangri‑La (Yunnan) & Ningxia, China
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Marselan
Method:
 
Hand-harvested Cabernet Sauvignon (Shangri‑La) and Marselan (Ningxia); fermented, blended and matured 12 months in French oak hogsheads (66% new, 17% 1‑yo) and American oak (17% new).
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Ferrous, savoury nose with liquorice, fennel and cured-meat notes; tomato relish and caper-brine. Palate shows sweet dark fruits (plum, black cherry), sumac tang, baking spices and velvety mid‑palate richness. Fine powdery tannins and a long, savoury finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: grilled/roast lamb, roast beef, aged cheddar, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, Cantonese char siu, braised beef noodle, Sichuan lamb skewers, Korean BBQ.
Vineyard Info:
 
Part of the Penfolds Chinese Winemaking Trial / Chinese Release—small‑lot wines from elevated vineyards in Shangri‑La and Ningxia, produced under Penfolds’ House style and winemaking team.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 91; James Halliday 93; Ray Jordan 94. Penfolds tasting notes & technicals: 14