Château Penin - Bordeaux blanc 2021
91/100
James Suckling
1*Étoile
Hachette
14/20
RVF
“A dry, full-bodied white wine—seductive and elegant”
This superb classic from the appellation skillfully captures the freshness and citrus aromas of Sauvignon Blanc. With a supple, flavorful, and refreshing mouthfeel, a lovely richness, and full-bodied character with a long, savory finish, it’s equally at home as an aperitif or with a meal. With aging, it will develop notes of candied or dried fruit, as well as a slight toasty note from barrel aging. You won’t be able to get enough of it!
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Eye
Pale yellow, bright
Nose
Notes of white peach, pink grapefruit, and violet
Palate
A smooth, flavorful, and refreshing palate, with a nice richness and body, and a long, savory finish
Serve
At 8-12°C
Drink before
2027
Guard
As it ages, it develops notes of candied or dried fruit—apricot, fig, and mandarin—as well as a subtle toasty note from barrel aging. Even after a few years, it will retain all its charm and richness.
Food and wine pairings
Perfect with tapas, fish, seafood, and shellfish; pairs beautifully with fish in sauce, poultry, and cheese; and is surprisingly delicious with any dish featuring goat cheese
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 rated 1*Star (2020 vintage) (A very successful wine)
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
Wine rated 14/20 (2020 vintage) (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, pushing the boundaries of classic Bordeaux style.
Wine Enthusiast
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
James Suckling
Wine rated 91/100 (2020 vintage)
Customer rating
4/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. DANIEL B. Posted on January 21, 2023
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