Cuvee 400eme by Chateau de Pennautier

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninfirm

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 5 to 15 years from vintage.

vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

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

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 · visiting guide
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.

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