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Chateau Trotte Vieille 2013

1er grand cru classé -

Bordeaux

Saint-Emilion

- Red - See details

Parker | 89

J. Suckling | 92

Bettane & Desseauve | 17.5

R. Gabriel | 18

J. Robinson | 14.5

$492.00

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$82.00 / Unit

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Packaging : 6 x Bottle (75cl)

6 x 75CL

$492.00

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ALL VINTAGES OF THIS WINE

All Château Trotte Vieille wines

Marks and reviews

/20

Vinum

Spicy, smoky Trotte Vieille with silky, fresh tannins and a floral-fruity finish. Already very balanced and mature. Ready to drink now. Reminiscent of the 2007 in scale.

/100

Wine Spectator

James Molesworth

Well-focused, with streamlined cherry and plum preserve flavors that glide through, accented by light floral and iron hints. Drink now through 2017. 1,800 cases made.

/100

Jeff Leve

Leve Jeff

Medium-bodied with an oak, red cherry and black raspberry nose, this lighter style of St. Emilion, produced from a blend of 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon should offer pleasure on release. 88-90 pts

/20

Bettane+Desseauve

A moving testament to this 100% cabernet franc made solely for the sake of history, from very old vines over 130 years old. Astonishing in depth and elegance with just-right ripeness; it starts gently and builds in power in the most subtle way. It’s perfect balance on the limestone plateau.

/100

La RVF

The 2013 is an undeniable success, with a very fine, chiselled, lively texture. The aromatic pedigree, built around cool graphite notes, is already evident, and the length is notable.

/100

Le Figaro Vin

The colour is fairly deep and the nose discreet, with truffle notes as it opens up. The palate is dense and compact, quite structured, with lovely length. 54% Merlot, 44% Cabernet Franc, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon. 100% new oak.

Description

A seductive Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé with balance and richness

The estate

The origin of the name "Trottevieille" dates back several hundred years. Legend has it that a stagecoach stop was once located near the château. As soon as a carriage stopped, the old lady would trot down to hear the latest news, hence the name Trotte Vieille. Château Trotte Vieille is a Premier Grand Cru Classé, whose uniqueness lies in a small plot of vines that survived the terrible phylloxera outbreak of the second half of the 19th century.

The vineyard

This Château Trotte Vieille 2013 is a Saint-Émilion wine from a 12-hectare vineyard planted on reddish soils with a limestone subsoil.

Winemaking and aging

Fermentation lasting around 4 weeks. Aged in French oak barrels (100% new) for 18 to 24 months.

Blend

Merlot (54%)
Cabernet Franc (44%)
Cabernet Sauvignon (2%).

Characteristics and tasting notes for Château Trotte Vieille 2013

Tasting notes

Appearance
The color is a beautiful garnet hue.

Nose
Fresh, the nose blends fruity, woody, and also truffle aromas.

Palate
Dense and compact, the palate seduces with its structure and balance. Persistent, the finish reveals delicious notes of cherry and redcurrant.

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