Château Penin - Cabernet Franc 2018

Name: Château Penin - Cabernet Franc 2018
Brand: Château Penin
Rating: 3.4 (5 reviews)

Bordeaux Supérieur|Red wine

Bordeaux

Red

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3.4/5 (5 customers)

cabernet franc

gourmet

"A real treat

Produced from a massal selection of Cabernet Franc harvested in Pomerol from vines over 80 years old, this cuvée is harvested at optimum ripeness in order to retain freshness without the vegetal aspect of immature Cabernet. Airy, fine and distinguished, this wine is a delicacy! This cuvée offers a special edition of different labels on the theme of flowers. It's up to you to discover them when you open the box!

Features

Estate

Château Penin

Cuvée

Cabernet Franc

Vintage

2018

Designation

Bordeaux Supérieur

Region

Bordeaux

Grape varieties

100% Cabernet Franc

Terroirs

Produced from a massal selection of Cabernet Franc collected in Pomerol from vines over 80 years old.

Viticulture

Traditional and meticulous

Harvest

At optimum maturity

Winemaking

Low-temperature fermentation, gentle extraction, 15-day maceration

Breeding

In stainless steel tanks

Alcohol content

13,5%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Shades of violet, garnet

Nose

A delicate blend of red fruit, pepper and the subtle vegetal notes typical of cabernet.

Mouth

Airy, fine and distinguished. The tannins ensure presence and length without assaulting the palate. The whole is tasty, without heaviness, with the gourmet freshness of Cabernet Franc.

Serve

AT 13-17°C

Drink before

2023

Guard

3 to 4 years

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with charcuterie, grilled andouillette, black pudding, country pâtés or very spicy dishes, pizzas, pastas, quiches, savoury tarts, paëlla, etc.

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Domaine rated (guide 2021) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)

About the domain :

Patrick Carteyron is one of the leaders of the gigantic Bordeaux appellation. He has made his Château Penin a benchmark in various appellations, colors and cuvées. The family estate has grown from 13 hectares in 1854 to 40 hectares today. The reds, and especially the fine cuvées, les-cailloux and grande-sélection, are produced on Quaternary stony terroir, the noblest on the estate. The more common sandy and clay terroirs are reserved for the production of delicious rosés and clairets. Year after year, clairet remains the benchmark for this appellation. Here you'll find a wide range of wines at all price points, all focused on fruit, tannin quality and freshness, with a charming, generous white and rosé, and the famous clairet, as we've said, with its ever-brightening fruit, for which the domaine is famous. The reds are richly fruity and flattering, including the ever-energetic cuvée grande-sélection.

Guide Hachette des vins

Domaine noté (guide 2023) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)

About the domain :

One of the blue-chip regional appellations, with several Favorites wines to its credit. A 50-hectare cru established on a gravelly terroir on the left bank of the Dordogne, opposite Saint-Émilion. Founded by the Carteyron family in 1855, it has been run since 1982 by Patrick, an oenologist.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Domaine noté (guide 2023) Sélectionné (We remind you that this guide is a prize list and as such, all the estates that appear in it, even without a star, represent, in our eyes, the excellence of French production).

About the domain :

Classified HVE3, this cru is one of the finest references in Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur. Penin is refining its range, moving closer to the limestone and gravel soils, while retaining the finesse of fruit that appeals to the widest possible audience. Under the Natur' label, the estate produces a rosé, a clairet and a red, and is somewhat shaking up the codes of classic Bordeaux.

Wine Enthusiast

Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)

Customer reviews

Customer rating

3.4/5

out of 5 reviews