L'Esprit de Pennautier by Chateau de Pennautier

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninfirm

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 4 to 12 years from vintage.

vintage4 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: red and black fruit, spice, undergrowth, tobacco

Palate: dark berry, warm spice, fine grain tannin, balanced

Grand cuvée of Pennautier in AOC Cabardes; an Atlantic-Mediterranean Cabernet-Merlot-Syrah-Grenache blend with elegant full-bodied palate, red and black fruit, undergrowth and tobacco.

What it pairs with

Cassoulet de Castelnaudary
L'Esprit pairs with the local Cabardes Cassoulet classic.
Roast leg of lamb
The wine's structure and warm spice meet herb-roasted lamb.
Aged Comte cheese
Hard-cheese nuttiness contrasts the wine's tobacco and undergrowth.

History

L'Esprit de Pennautier is the grand cuvée of Chateau de Pennautier in the Cabardes AOC, blending Bordeaux varieties (Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot) with Mediterranean Syrah and Grenache. The Lorgeril family estate.

1995: First vintage of L'Esprit de Pennautier in current form
1999: Cabardes granted full AOC status

Facts

Producer: Chateau de Pennautier · visiting guide
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah, Grenache
Classification: AOC Cabardes
Oak: 12-14 months in French oak barriques
ABV: 14.0%
Price: EUR 24-38 at retail
Drinking window: 4-12 from vintage
First vintage: 1995
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about L'Esprit de Pennautier

What does Pennautier L'Esprit taste like?

Red and black fruit, spice, undergrowth and tobacco on the nose; dark berry, warm spice, fine-grain tannin and a balanced finish on the palate. Full-bodied with firm tannins and a long finish.

When should I drink Pennautier L'Esprit?

Drink between 4 and 12 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 60-90 minutes of decanting; the wine reaches its peak at 7-10 years.

What grapes are in L'Esprit de Pennautier?

The Cabardes signature: Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc and Merlot (Atlantic) with Syrah and Grenache (Mediterranean). 32,000 bottles per recent vintage.

What food pairs with Pennautier L'Esprit?

Cassoulet de Castelnaudary is the canonical pairing; the Cabardes wine matches the Cabardes cassoulet. Roast leg of lamb and aged Comte are equally strong matches.

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