Château Larose-Trintaudon Haut-Médoc 1998

Rich, full-bodied wine with a deep, dark color. The tastes are complex, with a warm, spicy accent and a suggestion of sweetness. The fruit is dense and luscious, with a black cherry and concentrated fruit profile. As the wine opens, it reveals a smooth, round texture. The follow through is long and satisfying. The wine has a good seamlessness of tannins and acidity. The 90 points from James Suckling and 89 from Wine Enthusiast are well-deserved. A captivating quality for the price. The wine is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot. It was a bit tight on initial opening, but improved with age. The label on the back of the bottle is a nice touch, but more producers should consider adding this format to their products. I purchased it for $21.99. I plan to return it.

Rich, full-bodied wine with a deep, bold color and a well-rounded nose of dark red and black fruit, with accents of peppery spice and cedar. As it opens, the tannic punch mellowed and became smoother, revealing a medium acidity. The ending was long and satisfying, with a dry, dry aftertaste that left the tasting feeling clean and refreshed.

Multi faceted and voluptuous wine with a deep, opaque purple color and a smooth texture. Earthy touches and a undertone of sweetness are balanced by a crisp acidity, making it a refined and zesty drink. The finale is long and satisfying, with a slight tannic presence.