"The tension of the wine holds everything together on a vertical backbone and a good expression of wild Negrette. However, a slight vegetal note rounds off the whole. To be seen during aging." (Le Guide RVF 2022)
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Eye
Deep garnet color
Nose
Very ripe fruit and licorice, slightly woody
Mouth
Sustained attack with a round and smooth texture
Serve
At 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with duck breast, red meat, cheese, etc.
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 88/100
Rated estate (2020 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About wine:
A great success and model for the appellation, this is a fronton that illustrates the full potential of the Négrette grape to produce wines with a little more structure and quite a bit of character, even if it lacks the length to compete in the higher category.
About the estate:
When he took over his father's vineyards, Marc Penavayre wanted to develop the style of the local wines towards finer, more elegant products, a trend that could be seen in other villages in the South-West in the 1980s and 1990s. It began with greater attention to the vines, which have been certified organic since 2011. But it also involved rethinking the grape varieties, giving pride of place to the local Negrette and planting whites that are sure to surprise. Finally, it involved a more balanced use of oak barrels. The entire range is produced according to a guiding principle of promoting forgotten grape varieties and wines that are accessible from a young age, in a perfectly mastered style.
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 conversion 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 quality winemakers producing good wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About wine:
The tension of the wine holds everything together on a vertical backbone and a good expression of wild Negrette. However, a slight vegetal note rounds off the whole. To be seen during aging.
About the estate:
Marc Penavayre, the driving force behind the revival of Fronton for over twenty years, offers his own interpretation of the local grape variety, Négrette. Certified organic since 2011 and now joined by his son Thibaut, Marc takes the precision of his grape growing to new heights every year. The wines remain juicy and appealing, and the cuvées, with names that are sometimes unpronounceable without the help of an Occitan dictionary, now define the identity of Fronton. Constantly evolving and produced without additives, the range offers something for everyone, whatever their tasting preferences. This year, we are awarding the estate its first star.
Customer rating
4/5
based on 4 reviews
Note and opinion by Mr. VICTOR B. Published on 10/29/2024
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