Domaine Plaisance Penavayre dates back to 1971 when Louis Penavayre decided to create his own cuvées. This family domain has now been taken over by Thibault Penavayre and it stretches across 26 hectares in the South-West of the country, not far from the small village of Vacquiers. The vineyard has been handed down from generation to generation, always working to protect the soil and biodiversity.
In the cellar as in the vineyard, the principles of organic and biodynamic farming are followed, resulting in the domain becoming certified organic in 2011. The vines are manually worked as much as possible, and vinification is carried out using minimum inputs. The plots are spread over two different areas, one to the north of Vacquiers and the other to the south. The characteristics of each type of soil have been carefully studied. Each plot is worked in a specific way to allow the terroir and the vines to express all their aromas freely, guaranteeing the production of pure, healthy cuvées.
Not only has the domain been a real driving force in restoring this South-Western appellation to its former glory, but it also continues to be a true representative of it today. The French wine magazine La Revue du Vin de France even goes so far as to say that the estate's wines "define what is a Fronton”.

Although the domain specialises in Négrette wines, it also produces a number of white wines as Vins de France. This particular Sauvignon is made from vines planted on the highest terrace in Tarn, at 200 metres of altitude. The alluvial soils are a mixture of pebbles, gravel and silt, providing ideal conditions for growing white grape varieties. The vines are grown biodynamically and harvested by hand before being pressed directly at a low pressure. After light settling, the indigenous yeasts trigger natural fermentation before the wine is left to age on its lees. The early bottling preserves the freshness of the aromas in this refreshing, well-balanced wine.
Its pale colour with green glints reveals a floral and fruity bouquet with tropical hints. Juicy on the palate, the wine is full-bodied with fine acidity and a slightly saline finish. An easy-to-drink wine that should be enjoyed young and paired with a cod dish.