"Marc Penavayre, one of the pillars of the appellation, produces a lively, sanguine Negrette that seems a little austere when first opened but reveals itself to be fresh on the palate. Best opened within the next three years. (Le Guide des bonnes affaires du vin 2016 - Gerbelle & Maurange) Ripe and generous, with low acidity, Alabets 100% Négrette is a truly enjoyable wine!
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Eye
pretty shiny dress
Nose
beautiful flavors of black fruit and licorice
Mouth
Ripe and generous, low acidity. A very cheerful wine.
Serve
at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2023
Production
Approximately 10,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with duck breast, red meat, cheese, etc.
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2016 guide) 14,5/20 (Good wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About wine:
Intense nose, blending black fruits and lovely peppery spices, taut, straightforward, precise palate, beautiful acidity on the finish, well-balanced.
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 wine (2016 guide) Mentioned (Successful wine)
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 (2016 guide) 14/20 (Good wine)
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 Negrette Alabets grape always surprises with its highly expressive aromas and its straightforward, medium-bodied palate, which is best enjoyed within three years.
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.
RVF - Guide des Meilleurs Vins à moins de 20 euros € - Gerbelle & Maurange
Wine rated (2016 guide) 14/20 (Good wine)
About wine:
Marc Penavayre, one of the pillars of the appellation, produces a lively, sanguine Negrette that seems a little austere when first opened but reveals itself to be fresh on the palate. Best opened within the next three years.
Customer rating
3.4/5
based on 9 reviews
Review and opinion by Mr. CHRISTOPHE Y. Published on 04/18/2019
Drunk in 2019, excellent, very pleasant to drink.
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Review and opinion by Mr. JAMES S. Published on 01/06/2016
Good wine
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Review and opinion by Ms. ANNE L. Published on 12/21/2015
Tasted with friends, nobody liked it, either when first opened or even after letting it sit for a few hours. Too harsh, unpleasant.
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Review and opinion by Ms. CORINNE A. Published on 02/11/2023
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Note and opinion by Mr. EMMANUEL D. Published on 03/24/2020
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Note and opinion by Mr. RENAUD D. Published on September 24, 2016
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Note and opinion by Mr. CHRISTIAN J. Published on 07/21/2015
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Review and opinion by Mr. CHRISTOPHE G. Published on 07/18/2015
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Note and opinion by Mr. FREDERIC C. Published on 07/07/2015
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