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Château Penin
This family business was founded in 1855 by Louis Carteyron and his son Jacques. In 2022, Antoine and his brother Etienne became the sixth generation to run the estate, which has grown to 50 sustainably farmed hectares. This Merlot comes from 40 year old vines planted on large rounded pebbles 50cm in depth, originating from Quaternary glacial deposits, over a slab of clay. The geological profile of this 2ha plot is atypical for the region. Cold pre-fermentation maceration for 2 days was followed by a fermentation over 25 days in tanks, with gentle extraction through low pressure pump overs. This was then racked in December for 12 months of ageing in 400L French oak barrels (Allier and Vosges). The wine was then further aged for 18 months in concrete tanks before bottling.
"Aromas of ripe blackberries, toasted walnuts, sweet spices and pine cones. Medium-bodied and round-textured with sleek, polished tannins. Attractive, toasty finish. Merlot. Drink or hold.” - 90 points, James Suckling
Read more about Château Penin here.
Vintage: 2020
Bottle Size: 750 mL
Bottles per Case: 6
Price per Bottle: $41
Style: Still
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: AOC Bordeaux Supérieur
Country: France
Grape: Merlot
Colour: Red
Vegan: Yes
Organic: No
Biodynamic: No
Natural: No
Low Intervention: Yes
Château Penin
This family business was founded in 1855 by Louis Carteyron and his son Jacques. In 2022, Antoine and his brother Etienne became the sixth generation to run the estate, which has grown to 50 sustainably farmed hectares. This Merlot comes from 40 year old vines planted on large rounded pebbles 50cm in depth, originating from Quaternary glacial deposits, over a slab of clay. The geological profile of this 2ha plot is atypical for the region. Cold pre-fermentation maceration for 2 days was followed by a fermentation over 25 days in tanks, with gentle extraction through low pressure pump overs. This was then racked in December for 12 months of ageing in 400L French oak barrels (Allier and Vosges). The wine was then further aged for 18 months in concrete tanks before bottling.
"Aromas of ripe blackberries, toasted walnuts, sweet spices and pine cones. Medium-bodied and round-textured with sleek, polished tannins. Attractive, toasty finish. Merlot. Drink or hold.” - 90 points, James Suckling
Read more about Château Penin here.
Vintage: 2020
Bottle Size: 750 mL
Bottles per Case: 6
Price per Bottle: $41
Style: Still
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: AOC Bordeaux Supérieur
Country: France
Grape: Merlot
Colour: Red
Vegan: Yes
Organic: No
Biodynamic: No
Natural: No
Low Intervention: Yes
