A dark and dense nose of blue and blackberries dominate the nose, complimented by a lifted and fragrant aromatic profile. Perfumed violets amongst black cardamom, olive, anise, cloves and bay leaf…

First Growth is only produced in vintages where fruit quality and varietal typicity is deemed to be exceptional

The nose is lifted with perfumed red berries, violets and wild blackberry fruit coming from the Petit Verdot. The palate is medium bodied and restrained in style with tight dense fruit and…

“All French oak used was new… to good effect! No 2011 Bin 707. No 2011 Bin 169. A silver-lining, relegational bonus for this wine!” - Peter Gago – Penfolds Chief Winemaker

"Soft and complex, with ripe berry and chocolate flavors, showing hints of apricot and coffee as the finish lingers gracefully. This has fine tannins and presence." Harvey Steinman, Wine Spectator, 15 June 2015 - 92 Pts