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Tasting notes

Tasting notes
Score 16.5/20 · Drink 2008-2020, Jancis Robinson MW, Jun 2015

Round, juicy, sweet and drinking well now with no awkward tannins. (JR)

Critic scores

Critic scores
87
87/100

Average Score

87
87/100

Robert Parker

17
17/20

Jancis Robinson MW

More reviews and scores

87 points
Robert Parker
Score 87/100 · Drink 2002-2012, Robert Parker, Apr 1999

The 1996 Trotte Vieille appears to be a step up for this St.-Emilion premier grand cru. Soft and elegant, it possesses nicely integrated smoky new oak along with blackberry and cherry fruit. It is medium-bodied, with excellent purity, and a nicely-textured, stylish finish. This will be a 1996 to enjoy at an early age. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2012.

About the producer

Ch. TrotteVieille
TrotteVieille

Owned by the Castéja family (of Ch. Batailley), this estate is home to some of the region’s oldest Cabernet Franc vines – with some pre-phylloxera plantings that are over 150 years old.

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Product details

Grape Blend

Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol ABV%

13%

Classification

Premier Grand Cru Classé B

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