Petit Marquis de Pennautier, Chardonnay-Sauvignon-Viognier, Pays d’Oc, France 2021

“Juicy lemon, baked apple and nectarine show nice energy in this medium-bodied white. Round yet vibrant on the palate, with baking spice, brioche and salted butterscotch notes adding depth and intrigue. Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier. Drink now.”-90WS

The Lorgeril family is one of the oldest wine-making families in France. Their family’s history dates back to the building of the majestic Château de Pennautier in 1620, and today includes five additional vineyards across high-altitude, complex terroirs, some of the best in the region.

Nicolas de Logeril and his wife Miren have maintained the vineyards since 1987. Under their management, Maison Lorgeril maintains a strong relationship with its land and sustainable agricultural practices.

Located at the heart of AOP Cabardès, , a few kilometers from Carcassonne, an appellation marked by the alternation of west and east winds, the vineyard climbs up the sunny and rocky hillsides of the south of the Montagne Noire, from 230 to 360 meters above sea level. Breathtaking views allow you to take in the beauty of the Pyrenees chain to the South, the Massif Central to the North and the famous city of Carcassonne located 5 kilometers away. On this unique terroir, limestone and clay combine, Mediterranean warmth, Atlantic influence and mountain freshness, unique and rare characteristics of the AOP Cabardès.