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Château Penin - Bordeaux Clairet 2017 (Magnum)

Name: Château Penin - Bordeaux Clairet 2017 (Magnum)
Brand: Château Penin
Rating: 4.1 (9 reviews)

Bordeaux Clairet|Rosé wine

4.1/5 (9 customers)

16,5/20

Bettane & Desseauve

1*Étoile

Hachette

(2016 Vintage Notes)

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, flavorful, and lingering presence on the palate. A benchmark for guaranteed enjoyment!

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Estate

Château Penin

Vintage

(Magnum)

Vintage

2017

Designation

Bordeaux Clairet

Region

Bordeaux

Grape Varieties

100% Merlot

Regions

clay-silt-sand soils

Viticulture

traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

at peak ripeness

Winemaking

Short maceration. Fermentation for 20 days at a constant temperature of 15°C

Livestock farming

4 months on fine lees

Alcohol content

13%

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

30 minutes 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 such as pizza, couscous, and Asian cuisine...

More information at Château Penin

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2018 guide) 16.5/20 (2016 vintage) (Benchmark wine)

Rated estate (2021 guide): 2 stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous vintage)

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 styles, and vintages. The family estate has grown from 13 hectares in 1854 to 40 hectares today. The production of reds—and particularly the fine cuvées, Les Cailloux and Grande Sélection—takes place on a stony Quaternary terroir, the estate’s most noble. The more common sandy and clay soils are reserved for the production of 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, generous whites and rosés, and the famous clairet—as mentioned—with its ever-vibrant fruit, which has built the estate’s reputation. The reds are richly fruity and appealing, notably 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 in regional appellations, with several Favorites its credit. A 50-hectare estate situated on gravelly soil 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 - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

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 the 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 range 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, pushing the boundaries of classic Bordeaux style.

Wine Enthusiast

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)

Customer rating

4.1/5

based on 9 reviews

Review by Ms. ISABELLE B. Published on March 20, 2019

It perfectly matches my expectations and desires. My only regret is that this wine isn't produced in a more natural way (in terms of both soil and winemaking).