2019 Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois Supérieur, Château Larose Trintaudon

• Style: Silky Left Bank Bordeaux
• Taste: Ripe cherry, redcurrant, subtle spice, balanced tannins
• Food: Roast dinners, beef & steak, game & venison, cured meats
• Occasion: Sunday lunch, date night
• Serve: 16–18°C, decant 20 mins, enjoy over 10–15 years

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Brilliant ruby opens with ripe strawberry and redcurrant, backed by subtle spice from careful oak ageing. On the palate, silky tannins carry the fruit without heaviness, while lifted acidity keeps everything fresh and alive. This is refined, food-friendly Bordeaux: Merlot leads the blend, supplying the rounded core and accessibility, Cabernet Sauvignon contributes cherry-dark fruit and herbaceous character, and a dash of Petit Verdot adds finishing tannin and grip. Bone dry at 13.5% alcohol, it rewards both immediate pleasure and patient cellaring.

The Winery — Château Larose Trintaudon

One of Bordeaux's most consistent performers, this 190-hectare estate traces its roots to 1719, though vines were first planted at Trintaudon in 1838, and it achieved lasting reputation only after Professor Emile Peynaud replanted the vineyards in 1963. Positioned on the Médoc's ancient Pyrenean gravel layer between Saint-Julien and Pauillac, the property benefits from growing conditions remarkably similar to its illustrious neighbours. Mature, densely planted vines are green-harvested every spring to keep yields in check and allow air to circulate around each bunch. The 2019 was a winemaker's year, with erratic weather and lower yields demanding precise decisions at every turn. Fermented in stainless steel and concrete to preserve primary fruit, the wine aged 12 months in Bordeaux oak for depth and roundness.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Roasted beef, grilled lamb, and aged hard cheeses—Cheddar, Gouda—are natural partners for this balanced blend. It shines at Sunday lunch alongside game and venison, and suits date night with cured meats and braises equally well. This is a gateway to serious Haut-Médoc expression, approachable enough for immediate enjoyment yet structured enough to age gracefully over 10–15 years. Serve at 16–18°C with a 20-minute decant. Explore our selection of Merlot-based classics and discover more gems from France that showcase underrated craft winemaking.