France

La Maison Penet

ABOUT THE PRODUCER

La Famille Penet is a historic, family-owned champagne house based in Verzy, France, with 400 years of viticulture heritage and five generations of expertise, specializing in low-dosage, Grand Cru Champagnes. Led by Alexandre Penet, the estate produces Pinot Noir-dominant Champagnes from Verzy and Verzenay, focusing on single-vineyard, terroir-driven creations.

CURRENT WINES

Alexandre Penet Extra Brut
TERROIR & VINEYARD

6 hectares Grand Cru in Verzy and Verzenay. 2/3 Pinot Noir, 1/3 Chardonnay. No chemical fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides. 400-year heritage.

VINIFICATION

Traditional method. Extended aging on lees.

TASTING NOTES

Fresh and precise with citrus, green apple, and subtle brioche. Fine mousse with a clean, mineral finish.

Alexandre Penet Premier Cru Rose Extra Brut Perpetual Reserve
TERROIR & VINEYARD

6 hectares Grand Cru in Verzy and Verzenay. 2/3 Pinot Noir, 1/3 Chardonnay. No chemical fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides. 400-year heritage.

VINIFICATION

Traditional method. Extended aging on lees.

TASTING NOTES

Delicate salmon-copper. Red berry, citrus, and subtle brioche. Elegant and refined.

Penet Chardonnet Epitome Grand Cru Perpetual Reserve Extra Brut
TERROIR & VINEYARD

6 hectares Grand Cru in Verzy and Verzenay. 2/3 Pinot Noir, 1/3 Chardonnay. No chemical fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides. 400-year heritage.

VINIFICATION

15-year-old Solera reserve wines. Extended aging up to 6 years on lees.

TASTING NOTES

Complex and vinous with grapefruit, lime, citrus peel, and toasty notes. Creamy with electrifying acidity and chalky length.

Penet Chardonnet Hypothesis Grand Cru Blanc de Noirs Perpetual Reserve Brut Nature
TERROIR & VINEYARD

6 hectares Grand Cru in Verzy and Verzenay. 2/3 Pinot Noir, 1/3 Chardonnay. No chemical fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides. 400-year heritage.

VINIFICATION

Perpetual reserve (10+ year Solera). Brut Nature (zero dosage).

TASTING NOTES

Delicate salmon-copper hue. Apples, raspberries, spices, hint of yeast. Elegant, lively, pure with delicate perlage.

Penet Chardonnet Hypothesis Grand Cru Perpetual Reserve Extra Brut
TERROIR & VINEYARD

6 hectares Grand Cru in Verzy and Verzenay. 2/3 Pinot Noir, 1/3 Chardonnay. No chemical fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides. 400-year heritage.

VINIFICATION

Perpetual reserve (10+ year Solera). Extra Brut.

TASTING NOTES

Complex and mineral with citrus, stone fruit, and toasty notes. Structured and persistent.

Penet Chardonnet Les Fervins Verzy Grand Cru Extra Brut
TERROIR & VINEYARD

6 hectares Grand Cru in Verzy and Verzenay. 2/3 Pinot Noir, 1/3 Chardonnay. No chemical fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides. 400-year heritage.

VINIFICATION

Single lieu-dit from chalky south-east facing slope. Dosed at 3g.

TASTING NOTES

Dried fruits on the nose. Beautiful energetic attack. Harmonious elegance with a nice saline finish.

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Montagne de Reims