CLOS TRIGUEDINA Estate Bottled

The Clos Triguedina is a beautiful dwelling, its architecture typical of the Quercy style, in a lush green setting where the cellars, the chai and the family museum are all worth a visit. In olden days, pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Com- postela habitually stopped off here to take refreshment. In the local Occitan language, “Me trigo de dina” means “I’m longing for dinner!”

A of consistently high quality, preserving both its typicity and finesse. Tasting advice: A young Triguedina, served at 14-15°C, is a slightly tannic wine which goes well with foie gras, charcuterie and red meats, grilled or with sauces. An old Triguedina, served at 16-18°C, reveals subtle and delicate aromas. It goes well with truffles, roast meats (red or white) accompanied by cep mushrooms, and with game and cheese (such as Comté, Cantal, and goat’s cheeses).

Location: At Puy l’Evêque, in the heart of the region west of Cahors. Selected from the best plots of a vineyard planted more than 30 years ago – among the oldest and most renowned of the Appellation area. Soil: Silicious clay or clay-and-limestone, on the partial slopes of the second and third terraces of the River Lot. Varieties: 85% Malbec, 10% Merlot, 5% Tannat. Single Guyot pruning . 2,430 plants per acre. In the vineyard: Traditional growing methods; soil ploughed; supervised con- trol; severe pruning; removal of unwanted new shoots; thinning out of the grape bunches and of the leaves. : picked by hand, with subsequent selection on a sorting table. Vinification: Traditional, with montage by air for 10-15 days to obtain a sus- tained bright red colour. The wine is matured in French oak barrels for 12 months (one-third new barrels each year). Comments: Colour: Superb ruby red with some purplish glints. Nose: Black and red fruits, reinforced by a pepperminty note. In the mouth: Well balanced and concentrated, with ripe and supple tannins.

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