2018 Larose Trintaudon

[JimHow]

So I ordered a case of 2016 Larose Trintaudon but they shipped me a case of the 2018.
I was disappointed at first but I decided to give the 2018 a try.
I liked the 2018, Chris, it had great fruit, it wasn't 2018-vintage-over-the-top.
Fresh, fruity, of different character than the 2016 but delicious nonetheless, adhering to the Haut Medoc character that we admire about this very reasonably priced estate at $19 per bottle.
I'm glad I have 11 more bottles as a cellar saver for consumption in upcoming years.
Rating: 92 points.

[Racer Chris]

It has the highest abv of any L-T I've seen, at 14%.
My first bottle showed some character that I didn't notice in the next few bottles. I'm hopeful that it will reappear as the wine matures.

[AKR]

So I ordered a case of 2016 Larose Trintaudon but they shipped me a case of the 2018.
I was disappointed at first but I decided to give the 2018 a try.
I liked the 2018, Chris, it had great fruit, it wasn't 2018-vintage-over-the-top.
Fresh, fruity, of different character than the 2016 but delicious nonetheless, adhering to the Haut Medoc character that we admire about this very reasonably priced estate at $19 per bottle.
I'm glad I have 11 more bottles as a cellar saver for consumption in upcoming years.
Rating: 92 points.

Did the merchant have any explanation for what happened?

[JimHow]

No, but he sounded like an honest guy with a thick New Jersey accent, do I just let it go and didn’t give him a negative rating on Winesearcher.

[mebingo]

I had this last night and the fruit was too much for me-is that from the petit verdot?

[Racer Chris]

I think they only use Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in the blend.

[Racer Chris]

To me 2018 is the biggest (14%abv), fruitiest vintage of L-T I've had, including '09 & '10.

[JimHow]

Agreed, although I enjoyed the 2018, even more than the excellent 2016.

[mebingo]

I think they only use Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in the blend.

I don't have the bottle in front of me, but I'm pretty sure it has Petit Verdot (the internet agrees).

[greatbxfreak]

6% P.V.