The 2009 vintage received the following ratings: Bettane & Desseauve 16/20, RVF 15/20, Gault Millau 14.5/20
Château Penin’s Clairet is a must-try in the appellation and the result of many years of hard work by its producer , Patrick Carteyron. A wine halfway between red and rosé, bursting with fruit, accented by light spicy notes, supple and harmonious on the palate. A benchmark for guaranteed enjoyment!
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Eye
deep color, redcurrant jelly, full-bodied, bright, and crystal-clear
Nose
an explosion of red berries—wild strawberries, raspberries, and redcurrants
Palate
Very fruity, supple, and round, with aromas of red berries and subtle spicy notes, a delicate texture, and a fresh, elegant, and lingering finish
Serve
fairly cool, between 9 and 11°C
Open
30 minutes before serving
Drink from
2011
Drink before
2015
Production
65,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
It’s perfect as an aperitif with a few appetizers, but also pairs well with starters (mixed salads, cold cuts, raw vegetables…), or with more unexpected or exotic dishes like pizza, couscous, and Asian cuisine…
Bettane & Desseauve
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 types, and vintages. The family estate has grown from 13 hectares in 1854 to 40 hectares today. The production of reds—and particularly the fine vintages, 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
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 - 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
4.4/5
based on 8 reviews
Review by Mr. FREDERIC B. Published on 11/10/2014
Wine tasted in September 2014. A lovely liveliness on the finish
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Review by Mr. JEAN ANDRE C. Published on 11/11/2012
really great.
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Review by Mr. CHRISTOPHE A. Published on September 20, 2019
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Review by Ms. MINH V. Posted on June 27, 2014
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Review by Mr. BERNARD Q. Published on August 27, 2013
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Review by Mr. MATHIEU B. Published on June 5, 2013
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Review by Mr. FRANCISCO V. Published on April 24, 2013
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Review by Mr. JM B. Posted on January 31, 2013
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