Dame de Trotte Vieille Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2016 - Second vin
94/100
Le Figaro
92/100
James Suckling
90/100
Decanter
“Lovely red fruit notes, floral, well-balanced, Zan. Full-bodied and rich on the palate, with a clean attack, nice acidity, and plenty of vibrancy. Full-bodied tannins, elegant oak.” (Le Figaro 2017) - Delivered in a wooden case for any order of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding the “Pickup Point” delivery option)
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Eye
Dark, intense, and slightly matured
Nose
Aromatic, with notes of ripe fruit
Palate
Smooth, flavorful, and very fruity, with citrus notes on the finish
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2040
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with smoked duck breast on toast, pigeon with porcini mushrooms and chestnuts, or a pheasant consommé
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.
Decanter
Wine rated (2017 guide) 90/100
About the wine:
A lovely second wine, with blackberry aromas on the nose that give way to black cherry on the palate. It’s always a reliable indicator of the vintage’s quality when the second wines perform so well.
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.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2019 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
Aromas of sweet berries and strawberries with floral notes. Medium-bodied, with fine, well-integrated tannins, delicate fruit, and a hint of damp earth.
Le Figaro vins
Wine rated (2017 guide) 94/100
About the wine:
Beautiful red fruit notes, floral, well-balanced, Zan. Full-bodied and rich on the palate, with a clean attack, lovely acidity, and plenty of vibrancy. Full-bodied tannins and elegant oak.
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