Made from a mass selection of Cabernet Franc grapes harvested in Pomerol from a vineyard over 80 years old, this cuvée is picked at optimal ripeness to preserve its freshness without the vegetal notes often found in underripe Cabernet. Light, refined, and elegant, this wine is a true delight! This cuvée features a special edition with various labels inspired by flowers. It’s up to you to discover them when you open the case!
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Eye
Shades of purple, garnet
Nose
Delicately blends red berries, pepper, and the subtle vegetal notes typical of Cabernet
Palate
Light, delicate, and refined. The tannins provide structure and length without overwhelming the palate. The wine is flavorful yet light, with the delicious freshness of Cabernet Franc.
Serve
At 13-17°C
Drink before
2023
Guard
3 to 4 years
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with cold cuts, grilled andouillette, blood sausage, country-style pâtés, or spicy dishes, as well as pizzas, pasta, quiches, savory tarts, and paella
Bettane & Desseauve
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 estate (2023 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
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.
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, thereby challenging the conventions of classic Bordeaux.
Wine Enthusiast
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Customer rating
3.4/5
based on 5 reviews
Review by Mr. FREDERIC B. Posted on 10/27/2021
A lovely Cabernet Franc—it really captures the essence of the region.
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Review by Mr. ENOAL D. Posted on 12/07/2020
The price-to-quality ratio is decent, but nothing to write home about.
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Review by Mr. JEAN-MARC S. Posted on August 27, 2022
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Review by Mr. BERNARD D. Published on July 28, 2021
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Review by Mr. JEAN MICHEL M. Posted on 11/16/2020
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