Terroirs d'Altitude by Chateau de Pennautier

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninmedium

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishmedium

Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 7 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs7 yrs9 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: dark fruit, warm spice, garrigue, subtle oak

Palate: red and dark fruit, Mediterranean herbs, soft tannin, balanced

Pennautier's altitude-driven IGP red that previews the Cabardes signature - a blend of Atlantic (Cabernet, Merlot) and Mediterranean (Syrah, Grenache) varieties.

What it pairs with

Beef bourguignon
Cabernet structure and Mediterranean herbs match the slow-braised classic.
Roast pork with herbs
Soft tannins and herb register pair with herb-roasted pork.
Aged hard cheese
Hard-cheese richness contrasts the wine's balanced fruit.

History

Terroirs d'Altitude is the Pennautier IGP Pays d'Oc red that emphasises the altitude (Montagne Noire foothills) of the Cabardes vineyards. The blend previews the AOC Cabardes signature of Atlantic and Mediterranean varieties.

2000: Terroirs d'Altitude launched as the estate's IGP entry

Facts

Producer: Chateau de Pennautier · visiting guide
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Grenache
Classification: IGP Pays d'Oc
Oak: concrete tanks and used barriques
ABV: 13.5%
Price: EUR 12-18 at retail
Drinking window: 2-7 from vintage
First vintage: 2000
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Terroirs d'Altitude

What does Pennautier Terroirs d'Altitude taste like?

Dark fruit, warm spice, garrigue and subtle oak on the nose; red and dark fruit, Mediterranean herbs, soft tannin and a balanced finish on the palate. Medium-bodied with medium tannins.

When should I drink Pennautier Terroirs d'Altitude?

Drink between 2 and 7 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30 minutes in carafe; the wine reaches its peak at 4-5 years.

What grapes are in Terroirs d'Altitude?

A blend of Atlantic (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot) and Mediterranean (Syrah, Grenache) varieties - the Cabardes signature in IGP Pays d'Oc form.

What food pairs with Pennautier Terroirs d'Altitude?

Beef bourguignon is the canonical pairing; Cabernet structure and Mediterranean herbs match the slow-braised classic. Roast pork with herbs and aged hard cheese are equally strong matches.

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