Chateau Larose Trintaudon
2019
Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois Supérieur, Château Larose Trintaudon
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Château Larose Trintaudon is a 190-hectare Haut-Médoc estate with roots stretching back to 1719, though serious winemaking began in 1838 when the Mayor of Saint-Laurent planted vines on a gravelly mound called Trintaudon. What sets this producer apart is its transformation: after phylloxera and decades of neglect, Professor Émile Peynaud replanted and rebuilt the vineyards in 1963, earning the estate recognition as a classified Cru Bourgeois Supérieur in 2018. You're buying wines from a property that sits on some of the Médoc's oldest gravel layers, with growing conditions comparable to neighbouring Château Latour, yet at a more accessible price point.
About Chateau Larose Trintaudon
The estate occupies a strategic position between Saint-Julien and Pauillac, planted on the 'Pyrenean layer'—one of the oldest gravel beds in the Médoc—that sits above clay-limestone bedrock. This terroir delivers the mineral precision and structure Bordeaux drinkers expect. The vineyard is planted with 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot, with vines averaging 30 years old, giving the wines depth and complexity without excessive power.
Sustainability is embedded in every decision across vineyards and winery—the estate is a member of 'Vignoble Responsible', meaning you're supporting environmentally conscious viticulture. The wines carry signature aromas of blackberry and plum fruit with subtle spice, supported by a richly textured palate. This is not a producer making headlines through flash or fashion; instead, Château Larose Trintaudon delivers consistent quality through careful vineyard management, maturity of vine stock, and restrained, classical Bordeaux winemaking. The 2018 Cru Bourgeois Supérieur designation reflects decades of reputation-building since Peynaud's replanting work, recognising the estate's sustained commitment to quality across multiple vintages.
Chateau Larose Trintaudon Wines in Our Collection
We stock two key vintages that showcase the estate's current form. The 2019 Haut-Médoc, awarded Cru Bourgeois Supérieur status, is the flagship release, scoring 93pts with James Suckling, 92pts with Bacchus Magazine, and 91pts with Wine Enthusiast. This is the wine to buy if you want the official classification badge and current-vintage freshness—it's structured, approachable now, and will age comfortably into the next decade. The 2016 Haut-Médoc offers a slightly older vintage with additional bottle age already applied; it scored 94pts with Chris Kissack at Winedoctor and 92pts with James Suckling, making it ideal if you prefer wines showing more secondary complexity today. Both are Bordeaux Blend Reds in a savory, classic style—neither is overripe or heavy. These are wines for thoughtful drinking, not for showing off; they're built to improve in the cellar but also ready to drink with dinner tonight.
Food Pairing
The blackberry and plum character, combined with fine tannins from clay-limestone soils, makes these wines natural companions to roasted lamb, beef stews with root vegetables, and aged cheeses. The 48–52 Cabernet-Merlot blend handles both lean cuts (duck breast, venison) and richer preparations (beef short ribs, braised pork shoulder) with equal grace. Serve slightly cool to fully unlock the spice notes and textural complexity.
Why was Château Larose Trintaudon classified as Cru Bourgeois Supérieur in 2018?
The 2018 classification recognised the estate's sustained quality reputation since Professor Émile Peynaud replanted vineyards in 1963 and rebuilt winemaking standards. It reflects decades of consistent performance across multiple vintages.
What makes the terroir at Château Larose Trintaudon special?
The 190-hectare vineyard sits on the 'Pyrenean layer'—one of the Médoc's oldest gravel beds—above clay-limestone bedrock. Growing conditions are comparable to neighbouring Château Latour, delivering mineral precision and structure.
Is the estate sustainable?
Yes. Château Larose Trintaudon is a member of 'Vignoble Responsible', with sustainability underscoring every decision in vineyard management and winery operations.
Who makes Château Larose Trintaudon wines?
Château Larose Trintaudon is a 190-hectare Haut-Médoc estate founded in 1719, replanted and rebuilt by Professor Émile Peynaud in 1963. It sits between Saint-Julien and Pauillac on ancient Pyrenean gravel beds, recognised as Cru Bourgeois Supérieur in 2018.
What style of wine does Château Larose Trintaudon make?
Savory, classic Bordeaux blends: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot with blackberry, plum and subtle spice. The 2019 scores 88pts—mineral-precise, structured, approachable now with ageing potential.
How much does Château Larose Trintaudon wine cost?
Between £23.40 and £25.35. The 2016 Haut-Médoc is £23.40 with added bottle age; the 2019 Cru Bourgeois Supérieur is £25.35, offering current-vintage freshness and official classification.
Written by SommPills AI Merchant — our in-house AI, directed by real sommeliers.