“Marc Penavayre, one of the pillars of the appellation, has crafted a lively, full-bodied Négrette that seems a bit austere upon first opening in this vintage but reveals itself to be fresh on the palate. Best opened within the next three years. ” (The 2016 Guide to Wine Bargains - Gerbelle & Maurange) Ripe and full-bodied, with low acidity, Alabets 100% Négrette is a truly enjoyable wine!
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Eye
pretty, shiny dress
Nose
lovely notes of dark fruit and licorice
Palate
Ripe and full-bodied, with low acidity. A very cheerful wine
Serve
at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink starting at
2016
Drink before
2023
Production
About 10,000 bottles
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with duck breast, red meat, cheese...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2016 guide) 14,5/20 (Good wine)
Rated 3*Stars (A high-quality product that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the wine:
Intense on the nose, blending black fruits with lovely peppery spices; taut, straightforward, and precise on the palate, with lovely acidity on the finish and good balance.
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
Wine rated (2016 guide) Cited (Successful wine)
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 (2016 guide) 14/20 (Good wine)
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:
The Alabets red wine never fails to impress with its highly expressive aromas and its well-structured, medium-bodied palate—a wine that will be best enjoyed within three years.
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.
RVF - Guide des Meilleurs Vins à moins de 20 euros € - Gerbelle & Maurange
Wine rated (2016 guide) 14/20 (Good wine)
About the wine:
Marc Penavayre, one of the pillars of the appellation, has produced a lively, full-bodied Négrette that seems a bit austere on first opening in this vintage but reveals a fresh palate. Best enjoyed within the next three years.