Château Penin - Bordeaux Clairet 2017 (Magnum)
16,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
1*Étoile
Hachette
Château Penin’s Clairet is a must-try in the appellation—supple, low in acidity, and fruity on the nose and palate. It stands out from other rosés with a more vinous, savory, and lingering presence on the palate. A benchmark for guaranteed enjoyment!
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Eye
intense color, red currant jelly, full-bodied, bright, and crystal-clear
Nose
aromas of red berries, wild strawberries, raspberries, and red currants
Palate
Very fruity, supple, and round, with aromas of red berries and subtle spicy notes. A refined palate and a fresh, elegant, and lingering finish
Serve
at 8-10°C
Open
1/2 hour before serving
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2020
Production
Approximately 65,000 bottles
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy as an aperitif with a few accompaniments, but also with appetizers (mixed salads, cold cuts, raw vegetables...), or with more unexpected or exotic dishes like pizza, couscous, and Asian cuisine...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2018 guide) 16.5/20 (2016 vintage) (Benchmark wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide): 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable production, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
Patrick Carteyron is one of the leading figures in the vast Bordeaux appellation. He has made his Château Penin a benchmark across various appellations, wine colors, and vintages. The family-run estate has grown from 13 hectares in 1854 to 40 hectares today. The red wines—and especially the fine cuvées, Les Cailloux and Grande Sélection—are produced on a stony Quaternary terroir, the estate’s most prestigious. The more common sandy and clay soils are reserved for producing delicious rosés and clairets. Year after year, the clairet remains “the” benchmark of this appellation. Here you’ll find a wide range of wines at every price point, all focused on fruit, quality tannins, and freshness—including charming, full-bodied whites and rosés, and the famous clairet, as mentioned, with its consistently vibrant fruit, which has made the estate’s reputation. The reds are richly fruity and pleasing, particularly the ever-vibrant Grande-Sélection cuvée.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2018 guide) 1*Star (2016 vintage) (A very successful wine)
Rated Estate (2023 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
One of the most reliable names among regional appellations, with several “ Favorites ” awards to its credit. A 50-hectare estate situated on a gravelly terroir on the left bank of the Dordogne, across from Saint-Émilion. Founded by the Carteyron family in 1855, it has been managed since 1982 by Patrick, an oenologist.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated Estate (2023 Guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the estate:
Rated HVE3, this wine is one of the finest examples of Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur. Penin is refining its lineup by focusing on limestone and gravel soils, while retaining the finesse of a fruit profile that appeals to a wide audience. Under the “Natur’” label, the estate produces a rosé, a clairet, and a red, thereby shaking up the conventions of classic Bordeaux somewhat.
Wine Enthusiast
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)