La Dame de Trotte Vieille 2011 – Second Vin
"A fine vintage, ready to drink!"
The Château's second wine, La Dame de Trotte Vieille, is worthy of the very best. The initial aromas are delicate floral notes followed by ripe red fruit, spices, tobacco, and a touch of leather. The bouquet is complex and promising. Supple and rounded on the attack, the palate reveals a dense and concentrated structure , supported by fine tannins and an elegant chalky note reminiscent of the terroir. What class! (Delivered in a wooden case for any order of 6 bottles of this wine (Excluding Pickup Point delivery))
Buy your Trotte Vieille wines at the best price in our private sale!
Starting at €99 on your first order
Eye
Garnet-colored dress
Nose
Delicate, fruity (plum, fig, red berries), woody, spicy, with a light touch of chocolate
Palate
The three main grape varieties of the appellation blend and complement each other to enhance the whole. A touch of licorice emerges on the palate. A supple, harmonious, and quite fresh wine.
Serve
At 18°C
Open
Decant 30 minutes before serving
Drink before
2030+
Guard
20 years
Food and wine pairings
It will perfectly complement meats such as tournedos, rabbit, pheasant or mature cheeses.
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide) 5*Stars (Exceptional producers, those who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and around the world)
About the estate:
Since the late 1990s and the arrival of Philippe Castéja at the helm, supported by the late oenologist Denis Dubourdie, this magnificently situated estate on the limestone plateau, at the northeastern edge of the village of Saint-Émilion, has captivated with its assertive intensity, as well as its balance, finesse, and freshness. It offers the distinctive character of a refined, long, and elegant Saint-Émilion, with all the chic of great Cabernet Francs from very old vines, which often constitute the majority of the blend. A recent vertical tasting demonstrates once again that this wine is among the very best of the Right Bank.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
One of the jewels in the crown of the Borie-Manoux estate. Legend has it that an old lady who once lived on the property would trot along to inquire about the news from the passing stagecoach. Today managed by Philippe Castéja, this 12-hectare vineyard, located on the eastern slope of the Saint-Émilion plateau, boasts an original blend of grape varieties, with equal proportions of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2020 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
A traditional Premier Cru of Saint-Émilion, Trotte Vieille occupies a superb hillside, somewhat secluded from its peers, capable of producing elegant, refined wines with great aging potential. It boasts a rare collection of very old Cabernet Franc vines, from which the château produces a micro-cuvée that is not commercially available. Philippe Castéja initiated a clear overhaul in the early 2000s, relying on the wise advice of the late Denis Dubourdieu. The estate produces a classically crafted wine, expressing a certain austerity in its early years, which prioritizes freshness and fruit over opulence. We awarded it its second star in 2015. Following the 2012 classification, the entire vineyard of Château Bergat (3.5 hectares) is now eligible to be included in Trotte Vieille. Currently, a portion is dedicated to improving the second wine, La Vieille Dame de Trotte Vieille.