Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 2 to 6 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs6 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

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.
  • 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.

How to serve Les Hauts de Trintaudon

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening. The bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 1990: Les 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.

Tags

cabernet sauvignon dry low tannin medium acid medium body medium term merlot mood easygoing mood rustic occasion bbq occasion picnic occasion weeknight old world pairs with bbq pairs with charcuterie pairs with pizza pairs with pork price everyday still red value pick

Taste it where it is made: tours and tastings in Bordeaux

See all 718 bookable experiences in Bordeaux

← Back to wines in Bordeaux