“We’re captivated by the frankness of its juicy nose, with notes of rose and violet, and by its sensual body, skillfully crafted around a sensation of roundness. An easy-drinking finish. Best cellared for two years.” (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2021 - RVF)
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Nose
Intense aromas of red berries
Palate
Rich and full-bodied, with a silky, well-balanced tannic structure.
Serve
At 14-16°C
Drink before
2023
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with a platter of cold cuts, mixed salads...
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 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 noted (guide 2021) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Rated estate (2023 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the wine:
This 100% Merlot, made without sulfites or animal-derived products, offers a fresh nose of raspberry and violet. On the palate, it is supple and light. A simple, tasteful wine that is ready to drink now.
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.
Concours Général Agricole de Paris
Wine awarded a Gold Medal (Paris General Agricultural Competition)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2021 guide) 14/20 (Good wine)
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 wine:
We’re captivated by the frankness of its juicy nose, with notes of rose and violet, and by its sensual body, skillfully structured around a sensation of roundness. An easy-drinking finish. Best cellared for two years.
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
3/5
based on 9 reviews
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