Château Penin - Cabernet Franc 2018
Bordeaux
Red
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"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.
Château Penin
Bordeaux
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 particularly 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 best-known 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
Note and review by M. FREDERIC B. Published on 27/10/2021
Lovely Cabernet Franc, very typical of the region.
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Note and review by M. ENOAL D. Published on 07/12/2020
Correct Q/P ratio, but nothing more.
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Note and review by M. JEAN-MARC S. Published on 27/08/2022
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Note and review by M. BERNARD D. Published on 28/07/2021
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Note and review by M. JEAN MICHEL M. Published on 16/11/2020
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