Château Trimoulet 2020

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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.

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Brief Overview

  • Vintage: 2020

  • Appellation: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France

  • Grape Varieties: 90 % Merlot, 10 % Cabernet Franc

  • Alcohol: 14 °

  • Harvest: Hand-picked on September 21 and September 30, 2020

Terroir & Winemaking

  • Vineyard: 40-year-old vines rooted in limestone-clay and sandy-clay soils typical of the Libournais terroir

  • Certification: HVE (High Environmental Value)

  • Fermentation: Cold maceration → punch-downs in regulated stainless-steel tanks → hot maceration

  • Aging: 100 % in new oak barrels for one year; yield 45 hl/ha

Critics & Tasting Notes

  • 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.”

  • Wine-Searcher (89 / 100, 3 reviews): “Savory and classic style… best with beef and venison.”

  • Vivino: Notes of oak, tobacco and vanilla complement the rich Merlot character.

  • James Suckling: “A full-bodied red with chewy, rich tannins and a round texture.”

Serving & Pairing

  • Temperature: Serve at 16–18 °C for full-bodied reds

  • Decant: 30 minutes before serving

  • Pair: Grilled beef, venison or aged hard cheeses

 

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