With its brilliant color, Cuvée Thibaut de Plaisance exudes aromas of small black fruits and subtle oak. This Fronton is powerful on the palate, with a welcome freshness that makes it easy to drink. Lots of charm!
Features
Estate
Château Plaisance
Cuvée
Thibaut de Plaisance
Vintage
2013
Designation
Fronton
Region
Southwest
Grape varieties
60% Négrette, 40% Syrah
Terroirs
the highest terrace of the Tarn at around 200 m altitude. Alluvial soils composed mainly of pebbles, gravel and silt.
Viticulture
biological
Winemaking
grape varieties vinified separately in the traditional way, malolactic fermentation in barrels
Breeding
18 months in 3- and 4-wine barrels (no new wood)
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
beautiful shiny coat
Nose
with aromas of black berries and woody notes
Mouth
powerful and fresh. Lots of charm
Serve
at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2023
Food and wine pairing
enjoy with duck breast, red meats, cheeses...
Château Plaisance
Fronton
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2015 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)
Domaine rated (2020 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
About the wine:
Long-lasting, full-bodied palate, coated tannins, beautiful, full-bodied substance, greedy black fruit, bright future.
About the domain :
When he took over his father's vineyards, Marc Penavayre wanted to develop the style of the local wines towards finer, more elegant products, an evolution that could be found in other villages of the South-West in the 1980s and 1990s. This began with greater diligence in the vineyard, which has been certified organic since 2011. But also with a rethinking of grape varieties, giving pride of place to the local négrette, and also planting whites that should astonish. And finally, a more balanced use of barrels. The entire range is designed to promote forgotten grape varieties and wines that are accessible from an early age, in a perfectly mastered style.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2021) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
An agricultural engineer and nologist, Marc Penavayre has given new impetus to the family estate, which he took over in 1991, restructuring and enlarging. His son Thibaut joined him in 2019. The vineyard now covers 26 ha and completed its organic conversion in 2012.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (guide 2021) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winemakers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the domain :
A driving force behind the revival of the Frontonnais region for over twenty years, Marc Penavayre gives his own interpretation of the local négrette grape variety. Certified organic since 2011, and now joined by his son Thibaut, Marc takes each year a step further in the precision of his grapes. The profile of the wines remains juicy and appealing, and the cuvées with names sometimes unpronounceable without the help of an Occitan dictionary now define the Fronton identity. Constantly evolving and produced without inputs, the range will enable everyone to find the wine that suits their tasting style. This year, we are awarding the estate its first star.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
2.5/5
out of 4 reviews
Note and review by M. FREDERIC D. Published on 01/03/2017
always pleasant and inexpensive
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Note and review by M. THAMI A. Published on 25/09/2016
wine with a defect
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Note and review by M. FRANCK ET ISABELLE F. Published on 24/10/2018
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Note and review by M. YANN P. Published on 26/10/2017
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