Kevin - Wine Specialist, Pasadena

An affordable Bordeaux from the exceptional 2018 vintage, revisited! When we brought in the Chateau Larose-Trintaudon Haut-Medoc last year, we agreed that it was drinking great then and would only improve with age–and WOW is all we can say now! 

This classic Cabernet/Merlot blend from the Left Bank of Bordeaux is overflowing with currant and blackberry flavors and a bit of earthiness, giving way to a very long finish of well-balanced tannins. 

We chose to pair it with grilled filet mignon topped with melted bleu cheese, and the wine really came alive against that backdrop. Stock up while supplies last, which shouldn't be long!

94 POINTS: DECANTER - Dried herbs, with perfumed notes and black fruits on the nose. Clean, refined, crystalline nature to the wine, this is so enjoyable. Palate is rich and powerful, good intensity in the tannins with a full finish.

91 POINTS: JAMES SUCKLING - A fine, linear red with currants, blackberries and some chocolate and hazelnuts. Medium to full body. Medium round tannins. Pretty finish.

91 POINTS: WINE ENTHUSIAST - From one of the largest estates in the Médoc, this wine is packed with black-currant fruits and elegant tannins. Initially it seems light, but a core of structure and classic poise between fruit and tannin make the wine a candidate for aging.