Château Penin - Les Cailloux 2017
Médaille d'Or
Concours Bordeaux
16/20
Le Point
92/100
Terre de Vins
15/20
Bettane & Desseauve
14,5/20
RVF
2*Étoiles
Hachette
Médaille d'Or
Gilbert & Gaillard
“A refreshing taste”
Unique! The terroir is what gives this wine its value and originality: 50 cm of pebbles on a clay subsoil. The pebbles store heat during the day and then release it at night, resulting in excellent grape ripeness. Captivating for its finesse, fruitiness, and elegance. - Delivered in a wooden case for any order of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding Pickup Point delivery)
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Eye
Deep garnet to brownish red
Nose
The vanilla aromas of the oak blend seamlessly with notes of candied red berries, creating a very complex profile
Palate
A wine that captivates with its finesse, fruitiness, and elegance, yet is destined for a long life thanks to its rich tannins and fine structure
Serve
At 16-18°C
Drink before
2035
Guard
10 to 20 years, depending on the vintage
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with game, cuts of beef, meats, and dishes served in sauce, or duck breast; or served slightly cooler (14°C) as an aperitif with Iberian ham
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 15/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide) 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable vintage, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
Patrick Carteyron is one of the leading figures in the vast Bordeaux appellation. He has made 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 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 and 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 wine (2021 guide): 2 stars (Outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2023 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the wine:
Remarkable for its complexity and elegance, this cuvée stands out for its profile that is both refined and powerful. Deep aromas of blackcurrant and pepper are complemented by subtle, spicy oak notes. Here, the oak enhances the wine: the tannins from the oak barrels lend the palate a silky texture and blend seamlessly with a vibrant fruitiness on the finish.
About the estate:
One of the most reliable names in regional appellations, with several Favorites its credit. A 50-hectare vineyard 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 Vins de Bordeaux
Wine awarded a Gold Medal (Bordeaux Wine Competition)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2021 guide) 14,5/20 (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 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, thereby challenging the conventions of classic Bordeaux.
Wine Enthusiast
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Gilbert & Gaillard
Wine awarded a Gold Medal
Le Point
Wine rated 16/20
About the wine:
A woody nose, though not overpowering; a rich, full-bodied palate; good length; and crisp tannins.
Terre de Vins
Wine rated 92/100
About the wine:
A real success. The lingering aroma in the finish is particularly noteworthy.
Customer rating
4.2/5
based on 5 reviews
Review by Mr. FRANCESCO C. Posted on 10/23/2022
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