“The Cabardès Terroir d'Altitude captivates with its pure fruit and silky texture. A true delight.” (Le Guide RVF 2026). A wine with a unique personality and aromatic complexity—fresh, elegant, and refined.
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Eye
Ruby-to-garnet color
Nose
Powerful and well-balanced, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, spices, and a hint of menthol
Palate
Juicy, full-bodied, and delicate, with beautiful depth and length, well-integrated tannins, notes of red fruit, and a cocoa-tinged finish
Serve
At 18°C
Drink before
2028+
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with beef stew, duck breast, game, or a cheese platter...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
Over the course of twenty years, Nicolas and Miren de Lorgeril have restored the historic vineyard and the château, originally designed by Le Vau, with grounds laid out and designed by Le Nôtre. The estate now spans 250 hectares. It produces wines across eight appellations and two IGPs, including Minervois, Saint-Chinian, Faugères, and Côtes-du-Roussillon, with the same commitment to quality as in Cabardès and unwavering consistency. Here, the wines are classic and consistent, endowed with great aromatic richness, excellent freshness—particularly in the high-altitude terroirs—and an impeccable balance. A premier destination that celebrated the 400th anniversary of the Château de Pennautier in 2022.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2026 guide) Featured (Successful Wine)
About the estate:
The Lorgeril family owns six family estates in Languedoc-Roussillon, including Château de Pennautier, a “Versailles of Languedoc” built in 1620 to honor the local lords, who served as treasurers of the Estates of Languedoc; a staple of the Cabardès appellation. Nicolas and Miren de Lorgeril, who represent the tenth generation to manage this vast 180-hectare estate, also head a wine trading company.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2026 guide) 94/100 Favorite
Rated winery (2026 guide) Cité
About the wine:
Cabardès Terroir d'Altitude captivates with its pure fruitiness and silky texture. A true treat.
About the estate:
In the Cabardès appellation, in the foothills of the Montagne Noire, Pennautier is a wine institution that Miren and Nicolas de Lorgeril took over about twenty years ago. By adding properties in Saint Chinian, Faugères, La Livinière, and elsewhere in Roussillon to the estate, they have developed a wide variety of wines. Following the advice of the Derenoncourt team, Nicolas de Lorgeril employs inspired winemaking techniques, blending grapes from plots at different altitudes and of varying ages in a complex, layered manner. Starting with the 2021 vintage, his mastery and precision have refined the character of the wines, revealing the elegance of these high-altitude terroirs.
Customer Rating
3.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. GILLES D. Published on 12/09/2025
Discover this warm and generous wine, featuring red fruit notes with subtle hints of kirsch and spice, structured by firm yet silky tannins, and a fresh framework with slightly chalky undertones. Fairly priced. Still young at first glance, this terroir-driven wine is best enjoyed with fall dishes, such as Boles de Picolat spiced with a pinch of red chili pepper, or, more traditionally, beef stew with black olives. Rating = 3.8.
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Review by Mr. FREDERIC B. Published on May 17, 2026
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