“The wine’s structure provides a solid backbone and a good expression of the wild Négrette grape. However, a slight vegetal note rounds out the profile. Worth watching as it ages.” (Le Guide RVF 2022)
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Eye
Deep garnet color
Nose
Very ripe fruit and licorice, with a hint of oak
Palate
A sustained attack with a round, smooth texture
Serve
At 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2028
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with duck breast, red meat, cheese, and more...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 88/100
Rated estate (2020 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the wine:
A great success and a model for the appellation, this wine perfectly illustrates the full potential of the Négrette grape to produce wines that are a bit more structured and quite elegant, even if it lacks the length to compete in the top tier.
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 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 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 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 and subsequently restructured and expanded. 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 (2022 guide) 89/100
Rated estate (2021 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
The wine’s structure provides a vertical backbone and a good expression of the wild Négrette grape. However, a slight vegetal note rounds out the profile. It remains to be seen how it will develop during aging.
About the estate:
A driving force behind the revival of the Fronton region for over twenty years, Marc Penavayre offers a unique perspective on and interpretation of the local grape variety, the Négrette. Certified organic since 2011 and now joined by his son Thibaut, Marc takes a step forward each year in refining the quality of his grapes. 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 offers something for every palate. This year, we are awarding the estate its first star.
Customer Rating
4/5
based on 4 reviews
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