Château Trimoulet 2018

Wine Information

• Vintage: 2018
• Appellation: Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France
• Grape Varieties: 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc
• Alcohol: 14°
• Production: Limited to 10,000 bottles

Terroir & Winemaking

• Vineyard: 40-year-old vines planted in limestone-clay and sandy-clay soils.
• Cultivation & Harvest: Environmentally managed; mechanical tilling and weeding; hand-harvested on October 1st and 10th, 2018.
• Fermentation & Aging: Cold maceration → punch-down during alcoholic fermentation → hot maceration; malolactic fermentation in new oak barrels; aged in new oak for one year.

Tasting Notes

• Aroma: Black cherry and plum with hints of cedar.
• Palate: Medium-bodied, supple tannins, and a mineral-driven finish.

Serving & Pairing

Serve at 16–18°C, decant for 30 minutes. Pairs well with grilled steak, roast lamb, or aged hard cheeses.