2023 Triniceros
Michel Rolland blends Fairest Creature’s flagship magnum wine, Triniceros, by picking the best barrel selection from each of our three renowned winemakers. It is only available in oversized formats, and is extremely limited in production (approximately 500 magnum bottles).
Triniceros is derived from the Latin roots trini (three) and ceros (horns), and symbolizes the three virtuosos behind this wine. The image of Triniceros is derived from a mythical beast named Qilin in Chinese culture. This hybrid creature has the head of a dragon, the body of a tiger or a deer, and an ox’s tail.
“Pure perfection, the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Triniceros offers currants, smoky tobacco, graphite, savory flowers, and scorched earth-driven aromatics. It’s deep, full-bodied, and seamless on the palate, marrying notable concentration with precision and finesse. This is a clear example of Michel Rolland’s incredible talent as a blender, taking individual Cabernet Sauvignons made by Benoit Touquette, Thomas Rivers Brown, and Philippe Melka and shaping them into a single, cohesive expression that prioritizes balance, texture, and elegance over sheer power. The tannins are ultra-fine and velvety, there are no hard edges, and the finish is outstanding. Released only in magnum, it’s as good as wine gets and will keep for 20-30 years if well stored. Drink 2025-2055.”
(100 Points, Jeb Dunnuck)