From one of the finest Chateau in St Emilion under the careful ownership of a superb winemaker.
Herbs, espresso and bright red fruit perfumes lift out of the glass. The medium bodied palate has a core of ripe red and black fruit with raspberry notes dominating, a little note of chocolate creates the soft feeling to the palate with a lengthy refined finish.
Château Trianon has been one of the finest estates in the south-west of the Saint-Emilion appellation since the 16th century. It was bought in 2000 by Dominique Hébrand, at the time co-owner at Cheval Blanc, who raised the quality of these wines immeasurably.
This Saint-Emilion Grand Cru comes from forty-year-old vines that grow on a soil rich in iron, clay, sand and red gravel. 10 hectares grow there, with 80% Merlot and the rest a mix of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Carménère.
After being hand harvested, the grapes are sorted and then vinified in thermoregulated stainless steel or oak vats. The wine is raised in oak barriques (60% new, the rest already used for a previous wine).
Cote de Boeuf
Guide Hachette: 2 stars - remarkable wine
The colour, dark burgundy, is sumptuous. The nose, powerful and deep, is first dominated by woody notes of gingerbread, then intense aromas of ripe fruit appear. Centered on candied fruits and sweet spices, the palate turns out to be devilishly delicious, suave, ample and dense, supported by a beautiful framework of fine tannins which suggests very good development.
James Suckling : 90-91
Very dense heart of fruit and soft tannins. Full-bodied, round and juicy wine. Long finish.
