Trottevieille - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2016

Vinous

94

byNeal Martinthe8/13/2020

The 2016 Trotte Vieille is blessed with a finely tuned bouquet of brambly red berry fruit, orange pith and light rose petal scents that unfurl with aeration. The medium-bodied palate delivers supple tannins and a fine bead of acidity. Fresh and pliant, with a gorgeous, silky finish that feels very persistent. This is an utterly charming and noble Saint-Émilion. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.

Jancis Robinson

16,5

byJancis Robinsonthe2/5/2020

Yvesbeck.wine

98

byYves Beckthe3/20/2019

Pourpre violacé. Trotte Vieille 2016 se distingue par un bouquet très authentique, qui lui est propre et qui définit si bien son caractère, année après année. Notes florales et fruitées avec des effluves de violettes, de myrtilles et l'eucalyptus. Quelle attaque en bouche ! La fraîcheur marque l'ensemble du palais, tout en s'accommodant des autres composants. Ainsi, le palais est parfaitement équilibré et allie idéalement la puissance et la race qui lui sont octroyées par des tannins compacts et une structure vive. Cette dernière souligne l'expression fruitée, jusqu'en fin de bouche et rappelle avec brio qu’une dominance de Cabernet Franc à St-Emilion a sa raison d'être selon les terroirs (même si on le sait, il est toujours bien de le rappeler). Quel grand vin ! 2024-2051 98/100

Jeb DUNNUCK

92

byJeb Dunnuckthe3/1/2019

From a great terroir on the upper plateau (not far from Troplong Mondot) and very old vines, the 2016 Château Trotte Vieille is a classic Saint-Emilion that has juicy dark fruits, leafy herbs, forest floor, and underbrush aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied, pretty, elegant, and finesse-driven, it has fine tannins and a balanced style that’s going to evolve nicely for 15+ years or more.

Wine Spectator

92

byJames Molesworththe2/5/2019

This has a well-built core of loganberry, plum and black cherry preserve flavors infused with savory and tobacco nuances. The finish is lightly dusty but refined, with a subtle iron twinge filtering in. Not quite as much range or drive as the top examples, but pretty. Best from 2022 through 2037. 2,000 cases made.  –JM

Jamessuckling.com

98

byJames Sucklingthe2/4/2019

Complex aromas of blackberries, dried flowers and other dark fruit. Shows hints of cedar and blackberries. Full-bodied, dense and wonderfully integrated with rich tannins that just melt into the wine. Extremely fine and focused finish. Shows harmony and balance. Better after 2024.

Vinous

94

byNeal Martinthe1/24/2019

The 2016 Trotte Vieille has a fresh bouquet, lively and generous with tensile black fruit laced with cedar and graphite, the Cabernet Franc quite expressive. The medium-bodied palate is focused and full of energy, offering supple tannin and coalescing nicely toward the sweet, almost sorbet-fresh finish. Superb.