2020 Chateau Trotte Vieille Premier Grand Cru Classe B, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 6x75cl

Chateau Trotte Vieille

Case Format: 75cl

Max score: 93

Drink To: 2027-2048

Château Trotte Vieille is a 10-hectare estate based in the Saint-Émilion appellation of Bordeaux. Purchased by Marcel Borie in 1955, it has since belonged to the négociant house Borie-Manoux. Its name derives from the legend of “the old trotting lady” who spent her time trotting around the area in search of gossip. Located on a slope east of Saint- Émilion its 10-hectare walled vineyard is planted with Merlot (c.50%), Cabernet Franc (c.45%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (c.5%). The final blend is mature in 80% new oak barriques for 18 months before being bottled unfiltered. The wine boasts a powerful yet elegant nose of red and black fruits, complete with balanced tannins and excellent structure.
£414.00 IN BOND

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CRITIC REVIEWS

93
Neal Martin

The 2020 Trotte Vieille has an arresting bouquet that initially puts me off. However, upon closer inspection, it coheres and gains freshness, perhaps due to a healthy dollop of Cabernet Franc in the blend. It works. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe tannins, quite rich yet fresh thanks to the acidity. It lacks some nuance and amplitude on the finish, but otherwise, this should be fascinating to watch age. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.

16+
JancisRobinson.com

Tasted blind. Deep crimson. Pure dark fruit but slightly spirity on the nose. Tight, notable acidity, the tannins thick but smooth. A little bit hard as the tannins and acid bump into each other but should come round. (JH)

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

COUNTRY

France

REGION

Bordeaux

SUB REGION

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

VINTAGE

2020

COLOUR

Red

CASE FORMAT

6x75cl

AVAILABILITY

IMMEDIATE

MAX CRITIC SCORE

93

DRINK TO

2027-2048

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