Château Trotte Old - Saint-Emilion 2012 11166fe81142afc18593181d6269c740

Wine Advocate

91 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/30/2015

A strong effort from proprietor Philippe Castéja, the 2012 Trottevieille has an inky, opaque purple color with plenty of blueberry and blackcurrant fruit, licorice, earth and subtle background oak. It is medium to full-bodied, with excellent texture, long persistence on the palate and impressive purity. All are impressive and evidence of a very top effort from this property that always seems to be capable of producing even greater wine than it actually does. No one is going to be disappointed in the 2012. It has an anticipated maturity of 2020-2035. (91+)

Jamessuckling.com

93 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe2/15/2015

Such purity of fruit to this wine with plum, currant and berry character. Solid core of fruit and fine tannins. Full and balanced. Very successful for the vintage. Better in 2017.

Wine Spectator

90 / 100

byJames Molesworththe2/10/2015

A touch old-school in feel, with light licorice root and mesquite notes framing the core, this is supple and refined, showing alluring plum, anise and black cherry accents. Light tobacco hints appear in the background, balanced by fine-grained tannins. Drink now through 2023. 2,000 cases made. –JM

Jancis Robinson

16 / 20

the12/11/2014

Mid crimson. Quite beefy and savoury with lots of acidity and slightly green tannins. Chewy finish. A bit unsophisticated with a gawky finish. But it ticks the boxes.Drink 2017-2024

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

89-91 / 100

byIan D'Agatathe6/30/2013

Saturated bright ruby.  Floral nose offers scents of blackberry, mocha, licorice, violet and graphite.  Dense, broad, and ripe for the vintage, with a subtle sweetness to the black cherry, flint and licorice flavors.  Finishes broad and lively, with fine-grained tannins and a repeating floral note.

Le Point

17 / 20

byJacques Dupontthe5/16/2013

Nez fruits noirs, touche d'épices, bouche tendue, vive, assez tannique, plus dense en milieu en bouche, belle trame tannique, serrée en onctueuse, long, frais, intense. O= 2017 G= 15 ans

Wine Advocate

89-91 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/6/2013

The Grand Vin is a blend of 49% Merlot, 48% Cabernet Franc and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon cropped at just 24hl/ha. It has a perfumed nose of dark cherries, raspberry coulis and a touch of vanilla emanating from the oak. The palate is medium-bodied with a structured entry, although it is missing a little weight on the mid palate. It is nicely balanced, quite elegant in fact, but it constitutes and earlier drinking Saint Emilion. Tasted April 2013.

matthewjukes.com

16.5 / 20

byMatthew Jukesthe4/30/2013

Jean-Marc QUARIN

16,25 / 20

byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/29/2013

Couleur sombre, intense et belle. Nez frais, fruité, vif et aromatique. Bouche très fruitée dès l'attaque évoluant parfumée et pleine au milieu avec du goût et une austérité finale positive qui se fondera à l'élevage. Belle persistance séveuse avec des notes de fruit, de fleur et de réglisse. Bonne longueur. Un succès. Rendement 29 hectolitres à l'hectare à cause de la coulure sur les vieux merlots.

Jancis Robinson

16 / 20

byJulia Harding MWthe4/26/2013

Drink 2017-2023Darkest cherry colour. Bright, dark fruit. Very slightly minty. Fine tannins, all in harmony, straightforward but not particularly exciting. (JH)

Wine Advocate

90-93 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/26/2013

The 2012 is a full-bodied, impressively endowed, dense ruby/purple-colored effort exhibiting a flowery, black fruited set of aromatics, medium to full-bodied flavors, well-integrated spicy, toasty oak and an endearing texture as well as length. It should be cellared for 3-5 years and consumed over the following 15+ years. Better than proprietor Philippe Casteja’s 2010 (a far greater vintage than 2012), this is a super-strong effort from this estate. Trottevieille includes a large portion of Cabernet Franc in the blend, and this terroir is sensational, although perhaps under-exploited. This cuvee achieved 13.5% natural alcohol. The final blend of 49% Merlot, 48% Cabernet Franc and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon was somewhat unusual for a St.-Emilion.Drink: 2016 - 2031

The Wine Cellar Insider

89-91 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/26/2013

Blending 49% Merlot, 48% Cabernet Franc and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine opens with earth, spice and black raspberries. Medium bodied and fresh, in a classic style, the wine ends with soft cherry fruits and a bright finish. 89-91 Pts

My Bettane + Desseauve

16-16,5 / 20

the4/25/2013

Peu boisé, notes de réduction, corps moyen, pas forcé, pas très long ni très complexe, pour le moment, sain et d’un tannin élégant.

Decanter.com

17 / 20

the4/22/2013

Fragrant Cabernet nose and palate. Fresh and long. Tannins fine. Perhaps misses a little mid-palate weight. 17/20pts ( 90/100pts)Drink: 2020 - 2030Taster: James Lawther MW

Jamessuckling.com

92-93 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/4/2013

This shows a wonderful length with a depth of fruit and intensity. Full body, with wonderful fruit. Intense tannin structure and length. Success for the vintage. 48% Merlot, 49% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon.