Chateau Trottevieille - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2017 4df5d4d9d819b397555d03cedf085f48

Le Point

16,5 / 20

byJacques Dupontthe6/20/2018

Nez fruits rouges, bouche élégante, fruitée, tendue, tanins fins, joli fruit en finale, vrai vin de calcaire.

Jeb DUNNUCK

89-91 / 100

byJeb Dunnuckthe6/12/2018

The 2017 Château Trotte Vieille comes from the upper plateau and is 55% Cabernet Franc, 44% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon. It’s a pretty, elegant, incredibly floral wine (no doubt due to the high Cabernet Franc) that’s medium-bodied, balanced, and silky. It’s aging in 100% new French oak, but it certainly doesn’t taste like it, and it shines for its purity of fruit, fine tannin, and undeniable elegance.

Vinifera

95 / 100

byJacques Perrinthe5/28/2018

Très classique dans l’approche avec des nuances d’agrumes, de fruits rouges rôtis. Attaque surprenante de vinosité et de plénitude pour le cru, on devine de la concentration de vieilles vignes, des peaux mûres, le vin et dense, classieux dans ses tanins, parfumé, long, hyper racé. Grand.

Vinous

90-93 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe5/15/2018

Cabernet Franc takes the leading role in the 2017 Trotte Vieille. Vibrant and succulent, with terrific depth, the 2017 has so much to say. It is also one of the most unique wines in all of Saint-Émilion. There is plenty to admire. The 2017 spent approximately four weeks on the skins. New oak is 100%, light toast barrels. The 2017 has the potential to surprise down the line.

Vinous

90-92 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/1/2018

The 2017 TrotteVieille was impacted by the frost, more the Merlot than the Cabernet Franc according to Frédéric Castèja. It was picked between 21 and 26 September. It has a tightly wound bouquet with black cherries, cedar, juniper and a light seawater aroma. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin, quite structured in the mouth with plenty of tobacco-infused, black peppery dark fruit towards the finish with quite a long peppery aftertaste thanks to the Cabernet Franc.

Wine Advocate

90-92 / 100

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe4/27/2018

About 20% of the vines were affected by frost this year. A blend of 56% Cabernet Franc, 43% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2017 Trotte Vieille is medium to deep garnet-purple in color and redolent of warm plums, crushed blackberries and blackcurrant cordial with touches of Indian spices, violets and a hint of menthol. The palate is medium-bodied with firm, grainy tannins and great freshness, with an expressive core and long finish.

Decanter.com

94 / 100

byJane Ansonthe4/25/2018

This has an impressive balance, hugely powerful with textural raspberry, redcurrant and bilberry fruit - a lovely autumnal register. There is even more Cabernet Franc in here than usual, and it stands out for its austerity, but that is to be expected at this stage, and the zip and bounce suggest it will age very well. Harvested 21-26 September. 100% new oak.
Drinking Window 2025 - 2038

Wine Enthusiast

93-95 / 100

byRoger Vossthe4/17/2018

Always a serious style of wine, this vintage has added intense fruits as well as tannins. Its concentration and dry core promise long aging while its fruit weight and fine acidity result in a bright finish. Drink from 2024.

Jamessuckling.com

94-95 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/6/2018

This shows wonderful depth and tannin quality with incredible elegance and completeness. Medium to full body and racy tannins. Strength, too. It’s the acid that drives the the tannins and keeps them serious and fine.

Wine Spectator

88-91 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/4/2018

This crackles, featuring a savory streak amid a mix of damson plum and red currant flavors. Slightly high-pitched, with a racy mineral- and herb-infused finish.—J.M.