Château de Parenchère - Bordeaux supérieur rouge 2018
91/100
James Suckling
90/100
Wine Enthusiast
"Aroma of black and blue fruits, graphite, lavender, and black tea. It is medium-bodied to full-bodied with firm, powdery tannins and a long finish with lingering tea notes. Try from 2022." (James Suckling 2021)
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Eye
Very deep color
Nose
Aromas of red fruits express themselves with notes of blackcurrant and morello cherry mixed with aromas of undergrowth.
Mouth
Fleshy, supple, and fruity with a well-defined structure and a long finish.
Serve
At 16-17°C
Apogee
2021-2026
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with red meat, game, pan-fried mushrooms, cheese, etc.
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2021 guide) 1*Star (A serious production, recommendable, in line with what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
Purchased in 1958 by Raphaël Gazaniol, originally from Morocco, the estate currently covers 180 hectares, 70 of which are planted with vines on the best-exposed plots. Thirty-two different plots are vinified separately and are used either for the already high-quality base wine or for the famous Cuvée Raphaël, a striking demonstration that a simple Bordeaux appellation can produce magnificent wines, or even the Cuvée Esprit, produced only when the vintage is suitable, based mainly on Cabernet aged for 14 months in new barrels. The production is completed by white Bordeaux and Bordeaux clairet. These are wines of character, balanced and charming. A consistent range with unfailing regularity.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2021 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
On the border between the Gironde and Dordogne departments stands a Périgord-style château, built in 1570 by Pierre de Parenchère, governor of the Sainte-Foy-la-Grande region, and a vast vineyard (67 hectares) producing wines of consistent quality. Raphaël Gazaniol, a winegrower who had returned from Morocco, acquired it in 1958, then passed it on to his son Jean and granddaughter Julia. In 2005, a Swedish wine lover, Mr. Landin, who also owns a vineyard in Montalcino in Tuscany, bought the estate.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
1*Star rating (Serious production)
About the estate:
Located not far from Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, in the far east of the Bordeaux region, the Château de Parenchère vineyard benefits from a clay-limestone terroir with a very high clay content. The 60 hectares or so, planted with red grape varieties, give pride of place to Merlot (50%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (40%)—the latter on the best-exposed plots—supported by Cabernet Franc. Planting densities are gradually being increased to over 5,000 vines per hectare. A white wine has been added to the range for the last few vintages.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2021 guide) 90/100
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About wine:
This rich wine offers a good balance between ripe blackberries and acidity. The tannins are very present and need to soften before this potentially fine wine is ready. Drink from 2022 onwards.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2021 guide) 91/100
About wine:
Aroma of black and blue fruits, graphite, lavender, and black tea. It is medium-bodied to full-bodied with firm, powdery tannins and a full finish with lingering tea notes. Try from 2022.
Customer rating
4.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Note and opinion by Mr. GILLES D. Published on 10/14/2022
Built on a strong tannic structure, the palate opens with flavors of red fruits (morello cherry and blueberry) and quickly slides into a dense texture, loaded with tart black fruits (blackberry and blackcurrant). The mouthwatering finish provides a beautiful expression of ripe fruit and freshness. Although lacking in complexity, this 2018 Parenchère is nevertheless a harmonious and easy-to-drink wine that provides real pleasure, especially at such a low price! Ready to drink and easy to pair with red meat. In this case, served at 17°C with Limousine beef hanger steak in port and green pepper. Without hesitation, a rating of at least 4.
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Note and opinion by Mr. MICHEL T. Published on 03/26/2025
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