A new vintage not yet rated by the press, the 2007 received a 15.5 from RVF (the highest score for the AOC)
Château Penin’s Clairet is a must-try in the appellation. The result of many years of work by its producer, Patrick Carteyron. Halfway between red and rosé, bursting with fruit, accented by light spicy notes, supple and harmonious on the palate, this is a benchmark wine that guarantees enjoyment!
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Eye
deep color, redcurrant jelly, full-bodied, bright, and crystal-clear
Nose
rich, delicate, and appealing, with notes of red berries, wild strawberries, raspberries, and red currants
Palate
Smooth and round, with aromas of red berries and subtle spicy notes, a delicate texture, and a fresh, elegant finish
Serve
fairly cool, between 9 and 11°C
Open
30 minutes before serving
Drink from
2009
High point
2010
Drink before
2013
Production
65,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
A smooth, fruity wine that is very enjoyable as an aperitif with a few snacks, but also with appetizers (mixed salads, cold cuts, raw vegetables...), or more unexpected or exotic dishes such as 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
3.7/5
based on 3 reviews
Review by Mr. HENRI JEAN P. Published on July 28, 2015
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Review by Mr. BRUNO Q. Posted on 04/09/2013
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Review by Mr. JEAN LOUIS H. Published on September 25, 2012
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