# Château du Trignon Côtes-du-Rhône (2019)

- **Producer:** Vignobles Jérôme Quiot
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre
- **Region:** Rhône, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Average price:** €15
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** redcurrant, strawberry, cloves, leather, earth

## About this wine

Château du Trignon Côtes-du-Rhône 2019 is a red wine from the Southern Rhône Valley, produced by Vignobles Jérôme Quiot. The Quiot family, with a winemaking history dating back to 1748, acquired Château du Trignon to continue their tradition of quality. The estate is situated on alluvial terraces with soils rich in pebbles, blue clay, and sandstone, contributing to the wine's character. The 2019 vintage is characterized by ripe fruit and a balanced structure, reflecting the region's diverse terroirs and the producer's philosophy of fruit expression, balance, finesse, and elegance.

## Interesting facts

- The Quiot family has been making wine in the Southern Rhône since 1748.
- Château du Trignon's soils are a mix of alluvial terraces, blue clay, and sandstone.
- The wine is a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre, classic Rhône varietals.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium-plus body and soft tannins complement the richness of proteins like lamb and beef, while its fruity notes can stand up to or echo the flavors in hearty dishes. The herbal hints in the wine find a natural partner in dishes seasoned with rosemary or herbs de Provence.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Château du Trignon Côtes-du-Rhône 2019 involves total destemming of the grapes, followed by a vatting period of approximately three weeks. This maceration allows for the extraction of desirable components from the grape skins. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in concrete vats. This method of aging is chosen to preserve the wine's fruit characteristics and freshness, aligning with the producer's philosophy of emphasizing fruit, balance, finesse, and elegance in their wines.