2019 Ch Trotte Vieille 1st Grand Cru B Classé, St-Émilion
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Chateau Trotte Vieille is one of the oldest properties in St. Emilion, dating all the way back to 1453. Name of Trotte Vieille did not come from a previous owner, or the commune where the vines are planted, making it quite unique for Bordeaux.
The legend says 14th centiry an elderly ladywas quite a busybody. She delighted in knowing everything about everyone in her village, earning a name 'old trot' translated to modern Trottevielle.
A really classy, beautiful red with seduction and force at the finish. Aromas and flavors of currants, wet earth and truffles, as well as mushrooms. Full bodied, tight and tannic. Toned and steely. A new, traditional style. 49% cabernet franc, 48% merlot and 3% cabernet sauvignon.
96-97 points James Suckling jamessuckling.com June 3 2020
Blackberry, raspberry and cappuccino-laced liquorice notes on the attack. As ever with Trotte Vieille there is clear and present austerity that comes through as chalky tannins and fresh acidities that scrape through the finish along slate walls adding a kick of salinity. Takes its time to open and is really one you need to sit with. As it relaxes in the glass the peony and iris floral notes become clear, showcasing the Cabernet Franc in the wine, with smoked coffee beans ensuring a gourmet edge. Good stuff. Drinking Window 2027 - 2044
95 points Jane Anson decanter.com
The 2019 Trotte Vieille has a ripe black cherry, raspberry preserve and iodine-scented bouquet that becomes floral with continued aeration. This is an exuberant nose that displays impressive purity. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit laced with black pepper and a pinch of sea salt, very cohesive and demonstrating fine grip on the finish. This is a classy offering from a much improved Saint-Émilion, especially in terms of the detail on the finish. Excellent. Tasted from bottle and half-bottle.
The 2019 TrotteVieille is rich and explosive in the glass. A whole range of intense floral notes appears first, followed by inky dark fruit, espresso, licorice, new leather and cedar overtones that open up over time. A wine of power and stature, the 2019 is drop-dead gorgeous. There is so much complexity to the 2019 that it is hard to move on in this tasting. In a word: dazzling.
| Product/Service Sold Out | No |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Country | France |
| Region | St. Emilion |
| Varietals | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 96-97 |
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