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From the clay-limestone soils of Saint-Émilion, Château Trotte Vieille 1996 (Premier Grand Cru Classé B) blends Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged in oak barrels, it offers notes of dark fruits and spices with a structured palate. Perfect with game or cheese.
A historic estate rooted in the heart of Saint-Émilion, where exacting standards and tradition have shaped exceptional wines for generations.
- Terroir: Clay-limestone soils and sun-drenched slopes of the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation, lending the wines a distinctive minerality and structured elegance.
- Vinification: A meticulous blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, patiently aged in French oak barrels to reveal the full complexity of the terroir.
Tasting notes for Château Trotte Vieille Trotte Vieille 1996
To the eye: A deep garnet-red robe with tawny reflections, revealing a silky texture and a promising density.
On the nose: A generous bouquet in which ripe dark fruits, notes of liquorice, a hint of cedar and a subtle mineral edge reminiscent of the chalky soils of Saint-Émilion intertwine.
On the palate: A precise attack, carried by a lively acidity and tannins that are still firm yet well-integrated, giving way to a long, saline finish marked by a taut elegance.
Serve at 16–18°C in a Bordeaux glass to fully release its aromas.
Vintage 1996
A vintage marked by balanced ripeness, in which freshness and structure combine for a wine that is both approachable and endowed with a fine aging potential.
- Aging potential: To be enjoyed today or cellared until 2030 under optimal conditions (stable temperature, controlled humidity).
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