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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 7 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs7 yrs9 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
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.More wines for beef and red meat →
- Roast pork with herbs Soft tannins and herb register pair with herb-roasted pork.More wines for pork →
- Aged hard cheese Hard-cheese richness contrasts the wine's balanced fruit.More wines for cheese →
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.
- 2000Terroirs 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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