The 2017 Château Trottevieille from Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France is a stunning example of the quality and complexity that this renowned wine region has to offer. On the nose, this wine exudes enticing aromas of ripe blackberries, dark cherries, and hints of vanilla, with subtle notes of smoky oak and earthiness. Its deep, ruby red colour hints at the rich flavours to come. On the palate, this wine is full-bodied and well-structured, with firm tannins and a velvety texture. The flavours of dark fruits and spices are complemented by a touch of minerality, leading to a long, lingering finish. This 2017 vintage from Château Trottevieille showcases the perfect balance between power and elegance, making it a must-try for any wine lover.
Critic Reviews
96 POINTS
James Suckling
Wonderfully perfumed with decadence and richness, showing crushed berries, fresh flowers, wet earth, orange peel and peaches. Mushrooms, too. Full-bodied, yet very tight and reserved with ultra-fine yet strong tannins. It goes on for minutes on the palate, giving a balanced and beautiful feel all along the way. A blend of 56% cabernet franc, 43% merlot and 1% cabernet sauvignon. Try after 2023 and onward.
95 POINTS
Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast
This spicy wine with hints of wood aging and a direct line of black fruits is in a classic style. It is about balance, fruitiness and acidity combining in an harmonious whole. The wine will age well; drink from 2024.
95 POINTS
James Suckling
This is a dense, rich wine with lots of tannins. Blue fruit and bark with some moss. Full and flavorful. Juicy tannins. Big wine for the vintage. Tiny production. Pure cabernet franc. Give this five to six years to soften. Try after 2024.
95 POINTS
Jacques Perrin - Vinifera
Très classique dans l’approche avec des nuances d’agrumes, de fruits rouges rôtis. Attaque surprenante de vinosité et de plénitude pour le cru, on devine de la concentration de vieilles vignes, des peaux mûres, le vin et dense, classieux dans ses tanins, parfumé, long, hyper racé. Grand.
94 POINTS
Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast
Always a serious style of wine, this vintage has added intense fruits as well as tannins. Its concentration and dry core promise long aging while its fruit weight and fine acidity result in a bright finish. Drink from 2024.
94 POINTS
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW - Robert Parker Wine Advocate
Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2017 Trotte Vieille gives up notes of baked plums, stewed black cherries and dried mulberries with touches of spice cake, chocolate box and new leather with a waft of cedar. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has great density and weight with a firm level of rounded tannins and lovely freshness, finishing on a compelling mineral note. Drinking Window : 2023 - 2048
94 POINTS
Jane Anson - Decanter
This has an impressive balance, hugely powerful with textural raspberry, redcurrant and bilberry fruit - a lovely autumnal register. There is even more Cabernet Franc in here than usual, and it stands out for its austerity, but that is to be expected at this stage, and the zip and bounce suggest it will age very well. Harvested 21-26 September. 100% new oak. Drinking Window 2025 - 2038
94 POINTS
James Suckling
This shows wonderful depth and tannin quality with incredible elegance and completeness. Medium to full body and racy tannins. Strength, too. It’s the acid that drives the the tannins and keeps them serious and fine.
Points: 94-95
Winemakers Notes
Château Trottevieille: Unveiling the Elegance of an Exceptional Terroir
The name is told to be derived from the fact that an old lady lived there in this chartreuse in the 14th century. This lady would frequently stroll down to a nearby crossroads where stagecoaches made their stop during their journeys from Bordeaux. Given her penchant for hurrying to catch these coaches, the people of Saint-Émilion affectionately referred to her as 'la trotte vieille'—the 'old trot.'
Elevated to the Premier Grand Cru of Saint-Émilion classification in 1955, Château TrotteVieille is celebrated as one of the finest wines in Saint-Émilion. Marcel Borie, smitten by its charm, acquired the property in 1947, and today, the estate is overseen by the Castéja family.
Situated on a superb slope to the east of the village of Saint-Émilion, the vineyard encompasses a 12-hectare terroir, evenly divided between Merlot and Cabernet Franc, with a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon. Remarkably, Château TrotteVieille remains one of the rare estates to still cultivate ancient Cabernet Franc vines, tracing their roots back over 140 years, pre-dating the devastating phylloxera outbreak.
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The 2017 Château Trottevieille from Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France is a stunning example of the quality and complexity that this renowned wine region has to offer. On the nose, this wine exudes enticing aromas of ripe blackberries, dark cherries, and hints of vanilla, with subtle notes of smoky oak and earthiness. Its deep, ruby red colour hints at the rich flavours to come. On the palate, this wine is full-bodied and well-structured, with firm tannins and a velvety texture. The flavours of dark fruits and spices are complemented by a touch of minerality, leading to a long, lingering finish. This 2017 vintage from Château Trottevieille showcases the perfect balance between power and elegance, making it a must-try for any wine lover.
