COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2014
GRAPE
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Château Troupian
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Troupian 'Grande Réserve' is an intriguing Left Bank Bordeaux anomaly, named after the historic hamlet of Troupian located west of Saint-Estèphe. While the Médoc is globally renowned for its gravel beds and Cabernet Sauvignon dominance, Troupian’s micro-terroir is defined by a deep clay-limestone plateau. This unique soil composition enables the estate to grow beautifully ripe Merlot, crafting a more supple, accessible, and rounded style of Haut-Médoc. The estate is managed under the direction of the Société Fermière des Grands Crus de France, sharing the same dedicated winemaking team and technical expertise as its sister estate, the Cru Bourgeois Supérieur property Château Lestage Simon.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€15
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
NO
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The estate's clay-limestone soil is highly unusual for the Left Bank, which is typically dominated by gravel beds.
Fact 02
The 2014 vintage won a prestigious Gold Medal at the Concours de Bordeaux – Vins d'Aquitaine in 2016.
Fact 03
Winemaking is overseen by the legendary consulting oenologist Michel Rolland, known for his modern, supple style.
Fact 04
It shares its winemaking team and state-of-the-art facilities with the Cru Bourgeois Supérieur estate, Château Lestage Simon.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Château Troupian 'Grande Réserve' is designed to respect the fruit's integrity while building structure. Grapes are sorted immediately upon arrival at the winery. Traditional vinification takes place in thermo-regulated, stainless-steel vats, allowing for precise temperature control during extraction and extended maceration. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels. This maturation process is overseen by the renowned consulting oenologist Michel Rolland, ensuring a harmonious integration of wood and fruit structure before bottling at the chateau.
