Château Plaisance Penavayre - Bouysselet blanc 2024
92/100 Coup de Cœur
RVF
17/20
Jancis Robinson
"A wonderful discovery for this lesser-known grape variety"
“Le Bouysselet is by far the deepest. Vibrant and pure, it imbues its fruit with subtle vegetal nuances. The resemblance to Savagnin seems obvious.” (Le Guide RVF 2026).
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Eye
Pale yellow color with green highlights
Nose
Subtle yet delicate, with aromas of white peach and grapefruit
Palate
Roundness and tension; the body is carried by a precise, slightly minty acidity, with a chalky, savory finish
Serve
Between 10° et 12°C
Drink before
2029
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with oysters au gratin with sabayon, crab, gilthead sea bream, sea bass in a salt crust, or a Chabichou...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 3*Stars (A high-quality product that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
When he took over his father’s vineyards, Marc Penavayre wanted to evolve the style of the local wines toward more refined, more elegant products—a trend that was also evident in other villages in the Southwest during the 1980s and 1990s. It began with greater care in the vineyard, which has been certified organic since 2011. It also involved rethinking the grape varieties, giving pride of place to the local specialty, Négrette, and planting white varieties that are sure to surprise. Finally, it involved a more balanced use of oak barrels. The entire range is guided by the principle of promoting forgotten grape varieties and wines that are enjoyable even when young, all crafted with impeccable precision.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated Estate: Award-Winning Wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
An agricultural engineer and oenologist, Marc Penavayre breathed new life into the family estate, which he took over in 1991, restructuring and expanding it. His son Thibaut joined him in 2019. The vineyard now spans 26 hectares and completed its transition to organic farming in 2012.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2026 guide) 92/100 Favorite
Rated estate (2027 guide) 1*Star (Rising stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a good standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
Le Bouysselet is by far the deepest. Vibrant and pure, it imbues its fruit with subtle vegetal notes. Its resemblance to Savagnin seems obvious.
About the estate:
A driving force behind the revival of the Frontonnais region for more than twenty years, Marc Penavayre has played a major role in reviving the identity of the local grape variety, the Négrette. In 201p, his son Thibaut joined him at the helm of the family estate, which comprises a 26-hectare vineyard in Vacquiers, in the southwestern part of the appellation, and has been certified organic since 2011. The purity of the fruit is the common thread running through a range where surprises and unique characteristics abound. Constantly evolving under Thibaut’s guidance, the wines all offer a juicy and approachable profile, reflecting with great authenticity the character of the vintages and the identity of the terroir.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2025 guide) 17/20
About the wine:
Very pure and fruity. Lively and full-bodied. Baking apples, but not too tart.
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