Château de PennautierTerroirs d'Altitude Cabardès
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 4 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Côt and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or pasta.
Taste structure of the Terroirs d'Altitude Cabardès from the Château de Pennautier
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Terroirs d'Altitude Cabardès of Château de Pennautier in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Terroirs d'Altitude Cabardès of Château de Pennautier in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of blackberry, red fruit or vanilla.
Food and wine pairings with Terroirs d'Altitude Cabardès
Pairings that work perfectly with Terroirs d'Altitude Cabardès
Original food and wine pairings with Terroirs d'Altitude Cabardès
The Terroirs d'Altitude Cabardès of Château de Pennautier matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of roast pork with pineapple, ricotta and spinach lasagna or turkey ballotine.
Details and technical informations about Château de Pennautier's Terroirs d'Altitude Cabardès.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Terroirs d'Altitude Cabardès from Château de Pennautier are 2017, 2015, 2010, 2011 and 2008.
Informations about the Château de Pennautier
The Château de Pennautier is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 24 wines for sale in the of Cabardès to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Cabardès
AOC in western Languedoc on the foothills of the Montagne Noire, unique transition climate between Atlantic (Cers) and Mediterranean (Marin). Original rule: blend of Atlantic varieties (Cabernet, Merlot) and southern (Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault), each ≥40%. 85% powerful, elegant reds with wild strawberry, prune, blackcurrant, blackberry, garrigue, pepper and spice, firm tannins and fresh palate — fascinating dual personality. Gourmet rosés complement.
The wine region of Languedoc-Roussillon
Largest single French vineyard, dominated by sunny, generous reds. Spicy Syrah, candied Grenache (ripe fruit, garrigue), structured Carignan, deep Mourvèdre, supple Cinsault. Stars: structured Corbières, Minervois, Faugères, Saint-Chinian; round Côtes-du-Roussillon. Legendary vins doux naturels: Banyuls and Maury (fortified Grenache) with notes of cocoa, fig, prune.
The word of the wine: Cooked wine
In Provence, wine made from must cooked and reduced over a wood fire, traditionally consumed at Christmas time with the thirteen desserts.
