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Château Trimoulet 2020
Château Trimoulet 2020 blends 90 % Merlot with 10 % Cabernet Franc into a savory Grand Cru. Scoring 91 pts from Jeff Leve, it offers vibrant notes of cocoa-kissed black plums, supple tannins and a gently oaked finish. Hand-harvested in late September and aged in new oak for one year, it’s both approachable now and built for cellar aging.
Brief Overview
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Vintage: 2020
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Appellation: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France
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Grape Varieties: 90 % Merlot, 10 % Cabernet Franc
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Alcohol: 14 °
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Harvest: Hand-picked on September 21 and September 30, 2020
Terroir & Winemaking
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Vineyard: 40-year-old vines rooted in limestone-clay and sandy-clay soils typical of the Libournais terroir
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Certification: HVE (High Environmental Value)
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Fermentation: Cold maceration → punch-downs in regulated stainless-steel tanks → hot maceration
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Aging: 100 % in new oak barrels for one year; yield 45 hl/ha
Critics & Tasting Notes
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Jeff Leve (91 pts): “Dried flowers, cocoa, cherries and black plums rule the day here… medium-bodied, soft, sweet, vibrant and approachable with a black cherry and cocoa-filled finish. Drink from 2023–2036.”
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Wine-Searcher (89 / 100, 3 reviews): “Savory and classic style… best with beef and venison.”
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Vivino: Notes of oak, tobacco and vanilla complement the rich Merlot character.
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James Suckling: “A full-bodied red with chewy, rich tannins and a round texture.”
Serving & Pairing
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Temperature: Serve at 16–18 °C for full-bodied reds
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Decant: 30 minutes before serving
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Pair: Grilled beef, venison or aged hard cheeses