CHÂTEAU TROTTEVIEILLE
2020 Grand Cru Classé Saint Emilion
Grapes | Merlot, Cab Franc, Cab Sauv |
Colour | Red |
Origin | France, Bordeaux |
Sub-district | Saint Emilion & Satellites |
Village | Saint Emilion |
Classification | Grand Cru Classé |
ABV | 15% |
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. Drinking range: 2027 - 2048 Rating: 93 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (Nov 2024)
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