Château Penin, Bordeaux Supérieur, Rouge Tradition, Bordeaux, France, 2021 (Case) Tabanco Aromas of hay and hints

Aromas of hay and hints of aniseed are appreciated

The palate is fragrant and well-balanced

Here the cooling influence of on-shore breezes aids ripening and keeps the grapes healthy

At the core is a strong minerality supporting pungent fruit with the slightest bit of herbs in the backdrop

It is a variety that adapts to light soils and needs an extensive vegetative cycle

Château Penin, Bordeaux Supérieur, Rouge Tradition, Bordeaux, France, 2021 (Case) Tabanco Aromas of hay and hintsFull bodied wine, round and fleshy without aggressiveness on the fruit. The final is easy and elegant. Typical of its gravelly terroir which makes it different from the other Bordeaux Suprieur wines. This has an appealing bouquet of violet, dark berries, strawberries and spring flowers. Nicely balanced and medium bodied, its pure and vibrant, with a juicy core of fruit and powdery tannins.