Chateau Trotte Vielle, 2008 Red Wine
St Emilion Premiere Grand cru Classe, Bordeaux ** 90 Points- RoberParker.com **
Bottle size: 75cl
ABV: 12%
Price:
$113.43 USD
Description
The 2008 Château Trotte Vieille still has a vibrant ruby/purple-coloured and is still youthful, with terrific notes of black cherries, currants, and spring flowers, it hits the palate with medium-bodied richness, ripe, still present tannins, terrific balance, and a lengthy finish. It’s surprisingly young and unevolved and has many years ahead of it. Drink now - 2034
Château Trotte Vieille is a prestigious wine estate located in the Saint-Émilion appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a history that dates back to the 18th century, the estate has earned a reputation for crafting exceptional red wines. Encompassing approximately 10 hectares, the vineyard benefits from a unique terroir of clay and limestone soils, ideal for nurturing Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Château Trotte Vieille's wines are celebrated for their elegance, complexity, and aging potential, showcasing ripe fruit flavors, velvety tannins, and a distinct Saint-Émilion character. Under the ownership of the Bourotte family since 1953, the estate continues to uphold its legacy of excellence, producing wines that reflect the finest qualities of the Saint-Émilion appellation. Château Trotte Vieille stands as a symbol of the esteemed winemaking heritage of Bordeaux, crafting wines that captivate enthusiasts worldwide.
Condition
excellent
Reviews
90 points Neal Martin, RobertParker.com, January 2010
Tasted at the UGC 2008 tasting in London. This Chateau Trottevieille has turned out nicely. The bouquet takes time to bloom, but bloom it does with fragrant blueberry and cassis fruit intermingled with sweet vanilla and a touch of violet. Fine definition. The palate is medium-bodied, caressing on the entry with fine tannins, just a hint of lemon rind lending edginess towards the quite sumptuous finish, although it does not quite have the persistency to merit a higher score at the moment. Still, very commendable for the vintage. Drink 2013-2020. Tasted November 2010.