Les Hauts de Trintaudon by Château Larose-Trintaudon

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninlow

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishmedium

Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 2 to 6 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs6 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: red cherry, plum, light spice, fresh herbs

Palate: juicy berry, soft tannins, lively acidity, easy-drinking structure

The accessible second wine of Larose-Trintaudon, sourced from the same vines and terroir as the grand vin but crafted for early approachability and everyday enjoyment.

What it pairs with

Grilled sausages with mustard The wine's soft tannins and juicy berry fruit are a relaxed partner for simple grilled sausages.More wines for sausages →
Pizza with tomato and mozzarella Bright acidity and light fruit complement tomato-based pizzas without competing.More wines for pizza →
Charcuterie platter Soft tannins and fresh structure make this an easy-drinking companion to cured meats.More wines for charcuterie and cured meats →

How to serve Les Hauts de Trintaudon

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening. The bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
Pair with. Grilled sausages with mustard, Pizza with tomato and mozzarella, Charcuterie platter. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The second wine of Château Larose-Trintaudon, first produced around 1990, sourced from the same exceptional gravel soils of the Saint-Laurent-Médoc but crafted for earlier accessibility. The name 'Les Hauts de Trintaudon' refers to the higher elevations of the estate.

1990Les Hauts de Trintaudon introduced as the estate's second wine

Facts

Producer: Château Larose-Trintaudon · visiting guide
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Classification: Haut-Médoc AOC
Oak: Short oak contact, lower proportion new wood than grand vin
ABV: 12.5%
Price: €10-18 at retail
Drinking window: 2-6 from vintage
First vintage: 1990

Frequently asked about Les Hauts de Trintaudon

What does Les Hauts de Trintaudon taste like?

On the nose, red cherry, plum, light spice, fresh herbs. On the palate, juicy berry, soft tannins, lively acidity, easy-drinking structure. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. The accessible second wine of Larose-Trintaudon, sourced from the same vines and terroir as the grand vin but crafted for early approachability and everyday enjoyment.

When should I drink Les Hauts de Trintaudon?

Drink 2-6 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Les Hauts de Trintaudon?

Grilled sausages with mustard is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pizza with tomato and mozzarella and Charcuterie platter. The wine's soft tannins and juicy berry fruit are a relaxed partner for simple grilled sausages.

What grapes are in Les Hauts de Trintaudon?

The blend is Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot. The wine is classified as Haut-Médoc AOC.

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