Château Trapaud Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2018

Appellation: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

Vintage: 2018

Grape Varieties: 70% Cabernet Franc, 25% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol: 14% ABV

Vineyard: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru from the village of Saint-Étienne-de-Lisse

Winemaking: 12 months in oak

Serving Temperature: 17°C

Certified organic

92/100 James Suckling

The 2018 Château Trapaud is a mature, rich and dense Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, led emphatically by its 70% Cabernet Franc. Its nose combines richness and concentration with savoury complexity and depth, while a subtle floral quality prevents all that fruit intensity from feeling one-dimensional. Fleshy blackberry and freshly smooshed dark fruits lead the fruit profile, joined by a touch of cherry, violets and culinary herbs. Chocolate, caramelisation and toasted hazelnut then bring darker, more developed oak barrel tones that underline the wine’s mature, meaty personality.

There is considerable depth on the palate, but the tannins are elegant and precise rather than coarse.  This is a wine of length and balance, with maturity now adding another dimension to its original fruit power.

Drink now through 2033 at around 17°C. Pair it with braised beef cheek, roast duck or hard aged cheese. Certified organic and awarded 92/100 by James Suckling, this is mature Right Bank Bordeaux with depth, savoury complexity, and plenty of life ahead.

Post arrival price will be $76.95