91/100
James Suckling
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1*Étoile
Hachette
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14/20
RVF
"Structured dry white, seductive and elegant".
The freshness and citrus flavors of Sauvignon are skilfully brought together in this superb classic from the appellation. Supple, tasty and refreshing on the palate and refreshing on the palate, with good body, volume and a long, flavorful finish. a long, flavorful finish, this wine is equally at home as an aperitif or at the table. As it ages, it will develop notes of candied or dried fruit or dried fruits, as well as a light toasted note from barrel ageing. You won't want to go without it!
Features
Estate
Château Penin
Vintage
2021
Designation
Bordeaux
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
Sauvignon Blanc 60%, Sauvignon gris 20%, Sémillon 20%
Terroirs
Clay hillside with limestone subsoil, on an isolated plot. The presence of clay reduces water stress and enhances aromatic expression.
Viticulture
HVE 3
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
Fermentation takes place at a constant temperature of 15° and lasts around 20 days. Fermentation and ageing: half in vats, half in barrels.
Breeding
6 months on fine lees, half in vats and half in barrels, with regular stirring.
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Pale yellow, shiny
Nose
Notes of white peach, pink grapefruit, violet
Mouth
Supple, tasty and refreshing on the palate, with good body, volume and a long, tasty finish.
Serve
AT 8-12°C
Drink before
2027
Guard
As it ages, it develops notes of candied or dried fruit: apricot, fig, mandarin, as well as a slight toasted note brought on by barrel ageing. Even after several years, it will retain all its charm and richness.
Food and wine pairing
Ideal with tapas, fish, seafood, shellfish, harmonious with fish in sauce, poultry, cheeses and surprising with all goat's cheese preparations.
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
Wine rated 1*Star (Vintage 2020) (Very successful wine)
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
Rated 14/20 (Vintage 2020) (Good wine)
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)
James Suckling
Rated 91/100 (Vintage 2020)
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. DANIEL B. Published on 21/01/2023
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