Château Trillol - Cuvée Dolmen 2011

Corbières|Red wine

3.8/5 (9 customers)

88/100

Gilbert & Gaillard

14/20

Bettane & Desseauve

“A delicately fruity and floral nose; on the palate, it is supple, smooth, and highly aromatic, with fine tannins and a refreshing quality. Elegant and well-balanced. ” (The Bettane & Desseauve Guide to French Wines 2016). A Corbières with a silky attack, developing well-structured and discreet tannins, and a lovely freshness that beautifully carries the aromatic expression... The archetype of a great bottle!

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Estate

Château Trillol

Vintage

Cuvée Dolmen

Vintage

2011

Designation

Corbières

Region

Languedoc

Grape varieties

47% Grenache, 28% Carignan, 25% Syrah

Terroirs

the Termenes terroir (siliceous soil) and the Quéribus terroir with its clay-limestone soil (in the valley of the village of Cucugnan)

Viticulture

traditional and meticulous

Grape Harvest

at peak ripeness

Winemaking

30% carbonic maceration (1/3 Syrah, 2/3 Carignan), with fermentation lasting 12 to 15 days

Livestock farming

40% in the forest understory for 7 months

Alcohol content

14,5%

Eye

rich color

Nose

Expressive and bold notes of red berries, redcurrants, and blackcurrants; very pleasant, with a light hint of oak

Palate

A silky attack that evolves into well-structured, subtle tannins, with a lovely freshness that beautifully carries the aromatic expression

Serve

at 17-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink from

2016

Drink before

2019

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy it with poultry, grilled red meats, and creamy cheeses. It pairs well with bread made from premium grains...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2016 guide) 14/20 (Good wine)

Rated estate (2017 guide) Selected (An estate or winery that impressed us with one or more of its wines, though we are unable to offer a general assessment of the style of its entire range)

About the wine:

A delicately fruity and floral nose, with a supple, smooth, and highly aromatic palate, featuring fine tannins and a refreshing finish. Elegant and well-balanced.

About the estate:

Acquired by the Sichel family nearly 20 years ago, Château Trillol is beautifully situated in the foothills of the Pyrenees, at an elevation of 400 meters, just outside Cucugnan. Its 40 hectares are planted with Syrah, Grenache, and Carignan—grape varieties that thrive on this exceptional terroir. The vineyard’s high elevation helps preserve great aromatic complexity and a lovely freshness.

Gilbert & Gaillard

Wine rated (2014 guide) 88/100

About the wine:

Deep, purple-red color. An elegant, heady nose with notes of stone fruit, Mediterranean scrub, and black olives. On the palate, it is inviting and warm, with hints of spices and sun-kissed fruit. Best enjoyed with roasted or braised game. A real success.

Customer rating

3.8/5

based on 9 reviews