In the glass
Aroma: dark berry, graphite, warm spice, tobacco
Palate: concentrated dark fruit, fine grain tannin, warm spice, long
Anniversary cuvée marking four centuries of Pennautier history (the estate dates to 1620); Atlantic-Mediterranean blend with extended barrique ageing.
What it pairs with
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Beef Wellington
The wine's structure and warm spice carry rich beef and mushroom duxelles. -
Roast saddle of venison
Graphite and structure match delicate game. -
Aged hard cheese platter
Hard-cheese richness contrasts the wine's tobacco and dark fruit.
History
The Cuvee 400eme commemorates four centuries since the construction of Chateau de Pennautier (1620), the Lorgeril family seat. A special Cabardes cuvée with extended barrique ageing.
- 1620 — Chateau de Pennautier built
- 2020 — Cuvee 400eme released to mark the estate's 400th anniversary
Facts
- Producer
- Chateau de Pennautier
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot
- Classification
- AOC Cabardes
- Oak
- 18-20 months in French oak barriques
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 40-65 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2020
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Cuvee 400eme
What does Pennautier 400eme taste like?
Dark berry, graphite, warm spice and tobacco on the nose; concentrated dark fruit, fine-grain tannin, warm spice and a long finish on the palate. Full-bodied with firm tannins.
When should I drink Pennautier 400eme?
Drink between 5 and 15 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 2 hours of decanting; the wine reaches its peak at 8-12 years.
What grapes are in Cuvee 400eme?
Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot - the Atlantic-Mediterranean Cabardes signature, in a special anniversary blend.
What food pairs with Pennautier 400eme?
Beef Wellington is the canonical pairing; the wine's structure and warm spice carry rich beef and mushroom duxelles. Roast saddle of venison and an aged hard-cheese platter are equally strong matches.