Penfolds : Saint Henri Shiraz 2021

Characteristics and tasting advice for Penfolds' Saint Henri Shiraz 2021

Tasting

Colour
Dark and intense, the colour is adorned with purple reflections.

Nose
Complex, the nose exudes fragrances of raspberry liquorice, white chocolate, nutmeg, roasted fennel seeds, spicy apple tart and even salty notes of artisanal pastrami and fresh bagels.

Palate
Full-bodied and beautifully mineral, the palate combines fruity aromas (wild cherry, pomegranate), pastry (cream tartlet) and toasted bread while maintaining velvety tannins.

Service

The ideal serving temperature is between 16 and 18 degrees.

Cellaring

Accessible in its youth, this magnificent Penfolds red wine will develop all its complexity by 2045.

A fresh and fruity Australian red wine

The property

Emblem of excellence, the Domain Penfolds has established itself as a symbol of great Australian wines since the beginning of the 20th century, notably thanks to the tenacity of a daring character: Mary Penfold. The famous Briton and her husband Christopher Rawson arrived in Australia in 1844 and quickly acquired a 200-hectare estate in the heart of Adelaide. Seduced by this wine setting, Mary Penfold devoted herself body and soul to the management of the estate, making it the largest wine producer in South Australia.

Imbued with depth, elegance and complexity, Penfolds' wines have been acclaimed by critics for decades and have received countless awards for their quality.

The vineyard

The 2021 vintage of this Southern Australia wine comes from parcels located in Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale.

Vinification and ageing

This cuvée is aged for 12 months in large oak barrels.

Blend

Shiraz (93%)
Cabernet Sauvignon (7%).