“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
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 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 estate (2020 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production 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. This began with greater attention to the vineyards, which have been certified organic since 2011. It also involved rethinking the grape varieties, giving pride of place to the local 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 producing wines that are enjoyable even when young, all executed with consummate skill.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2016 guide) Mentioned (Successful wine)
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, 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 (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 Alabets Negrette never fails to impress with its highly expressive aromas and its straightforward, medium-bodied palate—a wine that will be best enjoyed within three years.
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, Négrette. Certified organic since 2011 and now joined by his son Thibaut, Marc takes another 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 everyone, regardless of their tasting preferences. This year, we are awarding the estate its first star.
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 upon first opening in this vintage but reveals itself to be fresh on the palate. Best enjoyed within the next three years.