FAMILY OPERATION SINCE 1855

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The Château Penin team

“Human capital is aptly named in Penin. The women and men who work here daily, through their skills, rigor, experience and ability to convey enthusiasm, create a great team. This is our wealth. "

Catherine

Administrative, logistical and financial manager of the château

Seniority:  Employed since 1986

Whether you come to the estate or call on the phone, you are very likely to be in touch with her because she is at the centre of things. She shares the same passion as Patrick for the estate.

She receives and manages orders, organizes shipments both in France and internationally, takes care of administrative services relating to customs (performs invoicing, monitoring receipts and reminders).

In addition, she ensures the physical reception of customers at the cellar.

His favourite wine:

« The Tradition red, with a dish of pasta or on a beautiful steak, always the best! "

Yves

Cellar master

Seniority:  Employed since 2014

He has an excellent knowledge of the winemaking process and works during all the phases of the production of the wine. He runs things from the arrival of the harvest, to the control of the fermentations, the aging of the wines in barrels until final preparation for bottling.

He is responsible for the overall hygiene and sanitary condition of the cellar, barrels and wines

He works in close collaboration with Patrick to create the different vintages of Château Penin. Versatile, when the cellar work is done, he sometimes lends a hand to the vineyard team.

His favourite wine:

« Cabernet Francis a grape variety for the future, it produces a modern wine, with fruit, roundness, balance and body ... Everything is there! happiness is in the glass with Cabernet Franc”

Jean-Luc

Vineyard manager

Seniority:  Employed since 2013

He is responsible for overseeing and planning the viticultural work. He also ensures the good maintenance of the vineyard and the equipment.

He is dedicated to the improvement and optimization of practices while actively participating in the eco-citizen policy initiated at Château Penin. He ensures the sanitary quality of the grapes and the overall vineyard.

He is responsible for coordinating the permanent and seasonal teams, and organizes the work according to needs (the climate, the weather and the season).

His favourite wine:

"It's Clairet because I like to share it with friends, it is delicious and fruity and adapts to all cuisines"

Justine

Shipping manager

Seniority:  Employed since 2021

Following the retirement of Marie Christine (employed at Château Penin since 1986) Justine has found her place within the team. 

Her main function is to manage shipments, and outbound orders. She takes care of the packaging, wrapping, loading and other general logistics.

His favourite wine:

“Rosé, easy to drink with friends, is the wine of friendship…”

Patricia

Wine worker with great experience

Seniority:  Employed since 1990

The vines are her natural domain, she masters all the work from pruning to harvest. She gives very special attention to the manual work done to ensure the overall health and quality of each vine.

She knows every different plot of vines on the estate, each with its peculiarities and rhythms.

She is the driving force behind the vineyard team.

His favourite wine:

« La Grande Sélectionit is the wine for lovely family meals and lovely Sundays with warming local cuisine”

Damien

Vineyard Worker

Seniority: November 2020

Recruited in addition to the existing team, he performs both the functions of tractor driver and vineyard worker. he also provides valuable assistance to the cellar.

D’une grande volonté il est toujours positif et adhère aux projets de l’entreprise.

His favourite wine:

“White as an aperitif or with fish… but also "les Cailloux" with a nice rib of beef… they each have their moment!”