Château Trotte Vieille Saint-Emilion 2018 - 1er Grand Cru Classé B
97/100
RVF
96/100
Bettane & Desseauve
96-98/100
Anthocyanes - Yohan Castaing
95/100
Jean-Marc Quarin
95/100
Yves Beck
94/100
Le Figaro
"James Suckling's Top 100 of 2021"
“A deep, intense, beautiful, uniform, and youthful red color. The nose is intense, delicate, fruity, pure, and subtle, with a creamy and slightly smoky note. Meticulously crafted on the palate, it is particularly aromatic in the mid-palate, with a velvety body, smoothness, and elegance in the texture; the wine finishes long, slightly understated yet very distinguished, with refined tannins. A superb wine that isn’t overwhelmed by the year’s high alcohol content.” (Jean-Marc Quarin 2022) - Delivered in a wooden case for any order of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding “Pickup Point” delivery method)
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Eye
Dark color with purple highlights
Nose
A magnificent, spicy bouquet
Palate
The tannins are very refined. Elegance reigns, with lovely length and, above all, a truly classy finish.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink starting at
2026
Drink before
2042
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with beef osso bucco, ravioli with porcini mushrooms, or veal tenderloin with chanterelles
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2019 guide) 96/100
Rated estate (2020 guide): 5* Stars (Exceptional producers who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and around the world)
About the wine:
The nose offers notes of milk caramel and black cherry—very characteristic of this vintage—with a mouth-watering hint of pepper. On the palate, it stands out for its elegance and exceptional freshness. Once bottled, it could very well rank among the top five wines of Saint-Émilion.
About the estate:
Since the late 1990s, when Philippe Castéja took the helm—supported by the late winemaker Denis Dubourdie—this estate, magnificently situated on the limestone plateau just northeast of the village of Saint-Émilion, has captivated wine lovers with its bold intensity as well as its balance, its finesse, and its freshness, offering the character of a distinguished Saint-Émilion—long and slender—with all the elegance of great Cabernet Francs from very old vines, which often make up the majority of the blend. A recent vertical tasting demonstrates once again that this wine ranks among the very greatest 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 Borie-Manoux’s flagship wines. Legend has it that an elderly lady who once lived on the estate would trot out to catch up on the latest news from the stagecoach passing by. Now managed by Philippe Castéja, this 12-hectare vineyard, located on the eastern slope of the Saint-Émilion plateau, features a unique blend of grape varieties, with equal parts Merlot and Cabernet.
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
Wine rated (2021 guide) 97/100
Rated Estate (2020 Guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the wine:
Still true to its classic character, this wine is not lacking in depth, especially in this vintage, where it has managed to preserve its freshness while building on the finesse of fruit softened by oak that harmonizes the ripe, smooth profile with elegantly refined tannins. The plateau’s limestone soils have once again made their mark on the vintage’s rich and well-balanced texture.
About the estate:
A traditional Premier Cru of Saint-Émilion, Trotte Vieille is situated on a superb hillside slightly set apart from its peers, capable of producing refined, elegant wines with great aging potential. It boasts a rare stock of very old Cabernet Franc vines, from which the château produces a non-commercial micro-cuvée. Philippe Castéja embarked on a clear revitalization effort in the early 2000s, drawing on the expert advice of the late Denis Dubourdieu. The estate produces a classically styled wine that displays a certain austerity when released en primeur, emphasizing not opulence but rather the freshness of the texture and fruit. 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. For the time being, part of the crop is set aside to enhance the second wine, La Vieille Dame de Trotte Vieille.
Le Figaro vins
Wine rated (2021 guide) 94/100
About the wine:
A beautiful bouquet of delicate floral notes, somewhere between blackcurrant blossom and wallflowers, that unfolds into a captivating palate—extremely rich, sumptuous, and enveloping like a lovely cocoon—with a dense, lingering finish of mocha.
Yves Beck
Wine rated (2020 guide) 95/100
About the wine:
This wine reveals great finesse. It offers freshness, fruit, and a distinct character that it displays and highlights with precision. On the palate, the wine is compact, delicious, and endowed with supportive tannins. These tannins are tight and compact, and well-balanced with the acidity. Here, there is class, vibrancy, and character. A fruity finish. A fine achievement.
Jean-Marc Quarin
Wine rated (2022 guide) 95/100
About the wine:
A deep, intense, beautiful, uniform, and youthful red color. The nose is intense, delicate, fruity, pure, and subtle, with creamy and slightly smoky notes. Meticulously crafted on the palate, it is particularly aromatic in the mid-palate, with a velvety body, smoothness, and elegance in the texture; the wine finishes long, slightly understated but very distinguished, with refined tannins. A superb wine that is not overwhelmed by the year’s high alcohol content.
Anthocyanes - Yohan Castaing
Wine rated (2019 guide) 96-98/100
About the wine:
The nose features notes of iris, blackcurrant buds, and "al dente" black fruits, offering great delicacy and a refined, subtle bouquet. On the palate, it is juicy, with velvety, perfectly savory tannins, beautiful aromas of fresh fruit, and a most refined mineral quality. A magnificent wine that will age beautifully and retain its delicacy. Bravo!