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The vintages of Treytins 

Lalande de Pomerol

2005    2004    2003     2002     2001     2000     1999     1998     1997

 

2006

Colour : Dark red with garnet highlights.

Nose :  Discrete oak supports the expressive fruit showing notes of blackcurrant. 

Palate : The attack is clean, the supple tannins supporting good volume on the palate, with a pleasant finish.

Climatic conditions : An excellent  year with several important rains in March and also several hot periods in July et September. A very good flowering in June. Harvesting at full ripeness  began September 21. 

Ageing potential : 2009-2013

 

2005

Silver Medal, Challenge International du vin de Bourg 2007

Color : Dense, deep pure red.

Nose : The discreet toasty aromas of the barrel complement the fruity aromatic expression.

Palate : Powerful yet smooth tannins enhance the great volume of this wine. The finish is warm and lingering.

Climatic conditions : Cold winter, hot spring and summer with above normal temperatures. Good flowering, excellent harvesting conditions in September and October.  Harvest began on September 14.

Ageing potential: 2009-2014

 

 

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2004

Color : Dense with purple highlights.

Nose : Atractive nose of ripe red fruit enhanced by fine notes of oak.

Palate : Supple in the mouth thanks to elegant, smooth tannins. Lovely finish.

Climatic conditions : Cold, dry winter. Rapid, homogeneous flowering under good conditions resulting in a potentially heavy crop. Rainy August, beautiful September.

Harvest : Began September 27.

Ageing potential: 2008-2012

The press 

Treytins 2004 ***, Lalande de Pomerol. Without being particularly exuberant or imposing, this Lalande sets itself apart with a satisfying freshness, typical of classic Bordeaux. Supple, easy to drink, well rounded and balanced. Drink during the coming three years. Guide Phaneuf 2008 (Canada)

Treytins 2004 ***, Lalande de Pomerol; for the money, this must-have Lalande de Pomerol is one of the great buys from the region for wines priced under thirty dollars. Like the 2003 vintage, where Merlot dominates the blend, this 2004 showcases the Cabernet Franc, which slightly changes the profile, playing off the liveliness and classic elegance of this great variety. The resulting red is flagrant and fine, smooth yet refreshing in the mouth, with elegant, tightly-knit tannins that give way to hints of strawberry and coffee. Blend : 49% Cabernet Franc, 39% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon. Guide Chartier 2008 (Canada)

 

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2003

Color : Limpid, dark red with blue highlights.

Nose : The fruit displays acidulous notes, setting itself apart from the elegant, well-integrated oak.

Palate : The attack is firm without aggressiveness. A good acidity reveals volume supported by plump tannins. The persistent finish is attractive.

Evolution : It will start to open up in 2 to 3 years and can be aged for 5 to 6 years.

Climatic conditions : Rainy weather at flowering caused significant "coulure" (shatter). Summer was dry and the hottest in half a century, resulting in a crop less than a third of the normal size over the last fifty years. The harvest began on September 22.

Ageing ability : 2007-2011

 

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2002 

Color : Beautiful limpid red color, veering towards garnet.

Nose : The delicate wood contributes notes of caramel and toast without dominating the blackcurrant aroma.

Palate : The supple attack is very pleasant, followed by plenty of volume. The tightly-knit tannins are very present without any aggressiveness. The lingering finish is mellow.

Evolution :Very young, it should start to open in 2005, and reach its peak towards 2008.

Climatic conditions : A lack of rain for most of the year, with several cloudy cold spells. The flowering of the Merlots was greatly disrupted by a cold wave that caused uneven fertilization of flowers (coulure, millerandage). But the autumn sun allowed us to pick beautiful, ripe Cabernets. Harvest started on October 7.

Ageing ability : 2005-2008

The press 

Treytins 2002 * - Born on gravelly hillside soils from 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc, this saturated ruby wine displays delicious floral aromas (jasmine) and fig, intermingled with notes of spice and wood. The tannins are ripe and fine, balanced on the finish. A great combination to enjoy now or in two or three years time.  Guide Hachette des Vins 2006 - (France)

Treytins 2002, Lalande de Pomerol. The nose already displays great finesse : light, fine wood, green pepper, fresh red fruit, spices and a touch of resin reminiscent of a Pauillac. This wine is perfectly bordelais with its three grape varieties dominated by Merlot. Full in the mouth, mentholated, young, and fresh, it is endowed with a heady yet light finish. A very pleasurable, beautifully crafted wine. Try it with Tournedos Rossini. Jean-François Demers, Le Devoir, 26 August 2005 - (Canada)

Treytins 2002, Lalande de Pomerol. If there were a wine that was comparable in quality and style to the velvety thickness of a Pomerol, it’s the remarkable Treytins 2002, offered at a price that defies all competition. This Lalande de Pomerol exhibits purity on the nose and elegant fruit. It is round on the palate, with silky tannins, attractive freshness, amazing persistence, and hints of plum, cacao and coffee. A well-bred wine that reaches the heights of harmony… Try it with sautéed quail and wild rice with mushrooms, but a simple dish such as a lamb hamburger with red pepper confit and blue cheese could put the spotlight on this highly prized nectar. François Chartier, La Presse de Montréal, 2 September 2005 - (Canada)

Treytins Lalande de Pomerol 2002. Bronze medal : Treytins produces wines with potential for early to medium drinking. Pencil shavings score the meaty cherry fruit on the palate. IWC, Wine International, website,  July 2004. (United Kingdom)

 

 

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2001 

Color : Intense red with garnet highlights. 

Smell : Very pure and expressive with red fruit dominated by red currant. 

Taste : Very nice, well balanced, firm entry, with wood that enhances the elegance and length. 

Evolution : This wine should reach its apogee around 2005-2007. 

Climatic conditions : Rainy, mild winter.  Rapid, consistent flowering.  Though veraison was heterogeneous, it developed under good conditions.  Very sunny August and September, with some rain showers.  Harvest began on October 2

Ageing ability : 2005-2010

The press 

Treytins 2001 (Lalande de Pomerol) : Never especially imposing, this Lalande vineyard produced a velvety, suave 2001; a little fluide it’s true, but with plenty of charm. Natural balance makes it enjoyable now. If you have some, keep it for four or five more years. ***.Michel Phaneuf, Le Guide du Vin 2005 - (Canada)

 

 

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2000 

Color : Brilliant red with purple highlights. 

Smell : Very elegant, discrete wood, the fruity notes are particularly marked, ripe red fruit. 

Taste : The entry is clean with good acidity, the mid-palate is full and rich, the tannins are suave on the finish. 

Evolution : This wine should reach its apogee around 2005-2007. 

Climatic conditions : The beginning of summer was slightly cold and wet, but the months of August and September were particularly hot and dry, permitting the Merlots and Cabernets to attain perfect ripeness. Harvest began on September 26.

Ageing ability : 2005-2010

The press 

Asian cuisine and red wine ?. … To get you closer to the power of Bordeaux without destroying your wine, you can go for a Merlot-based wine, such as the Treytins Lalande de Pomerol 2000. This full, spherical red is all you could wish for. La Presse de Montréal, François Chartier, 26 April 2003, (Canada). 

Before getting to the new arrivals, I’d like to leave you with this very good Bordeaux called Treytins 2000 Lalande de Pomerol ***. Attractive open nose with mushroom, earth, not very full bodied in the mouth, supple on the palate, well designed, you could say even stylish; a Bordeaux that’s well balanced now, but one that will also be able to wait two or three more years. Le Journal de Montréal, Claude Langlois, April 2, 2003, (Canada). 

Wines of the Week. Red first. From Lalande de Pomerol : Treytins 2000 **1/2, very pure fruity stuff.  Le Devoir, Jean Aubry, February 14, 2003, (Canada). 

 

 

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1999 

Silver  Medal - Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2001
Silver  Medal - International Wine Challenge (London) 2001

Color : Very dark, saturated red.

Nose : Still closed, yet with very expressive notes of blackcurrant, and very elegant, toasty, vanilla-infused oak.

Palate : Significant volume, very fine, with unctuous, pretty tannins, very pleasant finish.

Evolution : Still young, approachable now, optimum drinking around 2005.

Climatic characteristics : Alternating coolness, rain and sun. The harvest began on October 2.  

Ageing ability : 2005-2008

The press 

Treytins 1999 Lalande de Pomerol **1/2. Very lovely Merlot nose with notes of mushroom, smoke and licorice. Quite full bodied in the mouth, the tannins are firm but well enveloped by the fruit. The flavors are a bit smoky and the ensemble is refreshing. The wine has a certain pronounced hardness that two years of cellaring should erase. If you’d like to drink it now, decant the wine a good hour before serving it. Le Journal de Québec, Claude Langlois, January 11, 2003, (Canada).  

Treytins, Lalande de Pomerol 1999 -  Located on a gravelly hillside, the château deserves to be cited for its wine that is already very open:  the bouquet of ripe fruit is in harmony with the notes of vanilla from the barrel, as well as with the powerful, racy, balanced tannins.  A wine to appreciate in two or three years. Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2003. (France).

Treytins, Lalande de Pomerol 1999 *** - Beautiful nose of very ripe red and black fruit, dominated by blackcurrant.  The mouth is ample, fleshy, charming, and offers good quality tannins.  Promising future for this pleasant wine. La Revue du Vin de France, Vintage 1999, February 2002. (France).

 

 

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1998 

Silver Medal - Concours de Bordeaux - Vins d'Aquitaine 2000

Color : Very saturated red with purplish highlights.

Nose : Just starting to open, fine, elegant, with delicate notes of very ripe grapes.

Palate : Clean attack, good volume, the wine stays firm on the palate.

Evolution : The tannins have softened, enjoyable now and in the coming 4 years.

Climatic characteristics : Alternating coolness, rain and sun. The harvest began on September 30.  

Ageing ability : 2005-2008

The press 

Treytins  Lalande de Pomerol 1998 *** - Fragrant and elegant with its floral and spicy register coiled around abundant, yet fine, textured ripe tannins. Long fresh finish where the Merlot dominates with assurance and plenitude.  Succulent. Le Devoir, Selections of the Week, August 23, 2002. (Canada)

Treytins, Lalande de Pomerol, 1998 - Black-currant fruit and quite meaty on the nose with lovely black and red currants on the palate. the tannins were a tad dry, but this is a wine that will age well.***½ probably going to ****. The Gazette, Montreal, Malcolm Anderson, June 15, 2002. (Canada)

 

 

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1997

Gold Medal - Challenge International du Vin (Blaye - Bourg) 1999

Color : Pure red, limpid with strawberry-red highlights.

Nose : Very pretty nose, open, very discreet oaky aromas with hazelnut and toast, red fruits.

Palate : Very supple attack, elegant volume accompanied by ingressive tannins.

Evolution : Drink now, at its peak.

Climatic characteristics : Record precocity in spring, exceptional end of summer. Record beginning of harvest which lasted from September 16 to the beginning of October.

Ageing ability : 2005-2008

The press 

Treytins, Lalande de Pomerol 1997 - Four or five years from now it will have reached its peak.  But even now it is enchanting, by virtue of its fruity, fresh nose and the sweetness on the palate thanks to the quality of its tannins.  To compare Garraud and Treytins would be in vain!  Brothers don’t have to be twins.  However, a remarkable complementarily links them.  As for Château Garraud, silence and meditation.  To classify, beyond the shadow of a doubt, in the “very good, not expensive” category….  Admirable balance, dominated by mellow, smooth black fruit, as profound as the key of A minor, standard bearer of the Lalande de Pomerol appellation.  Le Soleil, La Bonne Table, Montréal, March 2001, (Canada)

In the same vein as the Bordeaux 1997, look for Garraud Lalande de Pomerol, with absolute velvetiness and persistent flavors ***½, and Château Treytins, Lalande de Pomerol 1997 ***.  L’Actualité Médicale, L’Esprit du Vin, 3 October 2001, (Canada)

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