In the glass
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
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Grilled sausages with mustard
The wine's soft tannins and juicy berry fruit are a relaxed partner for simple grilled sausages. -
Pizza with tomato and mozzarella
Bright acidity and light fruit complement tomato-based pizzas without competing. -
Charcuterie platter
Soft tannins and fresh structure make this an easy-drinking companion to cured meats.
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.
- 1990 — Les Hauts de Trintaudon introduced as the estate's second wine
Facts
- Producer
- Château Larose-Trintaudon
- 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