Grown on the highest terrace in the Tarn, at an altitude of about 200 meters, this Fronton is open and elegant on the nose. A full-bodied red, it is round on the palate, already well-balanced, fresh, and rich. A lovely vintage!
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Eye
Deep garnet color
Nose
Notes of small red berries (blackcurrant, raspberry) and a subtle peppery note
Palate
A crisp attack with a lovely mid-palate of red berries
Serve
At 14-16°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2023
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with duck breast, red meat, cheese...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated wine (2020 guide) 14.5/20 (2017 vintage) (Good wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard 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. This began with a greater focus on vineyard management, which has been certified organic since 2011. But it also involved rethinking the grape varieties, giving pride of place to the local favorite, 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 a commitment to promoting forgotten grape varieties and wines that are approachable even when young, all crafted with impeccable precision.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2021 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by 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 covers 26 hectares and completed its transition to organic farming in 2012
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2021 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
A driving force behind the revival of the Fronton region for over twenty years, Marc Penavayre offers a distinctive take on the local grape variety, Négrette. Certified organic since 2011 and now joined by his son Thibaut, Marc takes the quality of his grapes to new heights every year. The wines remain juicy and approachable; the cuvées—whose names are sometimes unpronounceable without the help of an Occitan dictionary—now define Fronton’s identity. Constantly evolving and produced without synthetic inputs, the range allows everyone to find a wine that matches their tasting style. This year, we are awarding the estate its first star.