“This pure Négrette shines with a beautiful brilliance. Upon aeration, it opens up with aromas of ripe fruit and flowers. Full-bodied and round on the palate, it reveals a fairly tight tannic structure that lends it density while preserving its elegance. The finish, of good length, leaves a trail of licorice and spices. ” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2015). A very lively wine to enjoy right away!
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Eye
pretty sparkly dress
Nose
delicious 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 from
2014
Drink before
2022
Production
Approximately 13,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with duck breast, red meat, cheese...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2014 guide) 15/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the wine:
Deep black fruit, beautifully elegant tannins, a long finish and freshness, and great harmony.
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
Wine rated (2015 guide) 2** stars (Outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the wine:
Marc Penavayre, an agricultural engineer and oenologist, has breathed new life into the family estate, which he took over in 1991, restructuring and expanding it. The vineyard, which completed its transition to organic farming in 2012, now spans 30 hectares.
This pure Négrette shines with a beautiful brilliance. Upon aeration, it opens with aromas of ripe fruit and flowers. Full-bodied and round on the palate, it reveals a rather tight tannic structure that gives it density while preserving its elegance. The finish, of good length, leaves a trail of licorice and spices.
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
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Wine rated 15/20 (Very good)
About the wine:
Fruity, meaty, and spicy on the nose. A powerful, tannic red.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2015 guide) 14,5/20 (Good wine)
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 wine:
Alabets' pure Negrette has body, intensity, and fruity depth.
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.
RVF - Guide des Meilleurs Vins à moins de 20 euros € - Gerbelle & Maurange
Wine rated (2015 guide) 14/20 (Good wine)
About the wine:
This young red wine showcases the variety's floral, fruity, and spicy character without any harshness. A smooth, easy-drinking red.
Customer rating
3.6/5
based on 5 reviews
Review by Mr. JOEL C. Posted on 11/24/2014
It won't be long before five years have passed
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