2003 Trottevieille
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One of the most surprising 2003s that you can find at this point, in that it is still fragrant and fresh, sculpted and juicy, and absolutely at a beautiful moment to drink. Asteries limestone with very shallow soil cover, right on the St Emilion plateau, has performed its magic trick with what was a hot, dry summer and early harvest. Espresso, blueberry, raspberry puree, chocolate flavours abound, with a saline kiss on the finish. The tannins are mellow, sun-sweetened and relaxed at 19 years old, and still keeping things together.
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Performing better than I remember en premieur, the still vigorous, intact 2003 Trottevieille exhibits a dark plum/garnet color in addition to notes of cedarwood, spice box, red and black currants, licorice and graphite. Deep, fresh and well-delineated, it should drink nicely for 5-8 years.
Very polished and easy. Light oak influence still evident. You can almost hear the French polishers at work smoothing this wine. Sweet and ‘pleasant’ for relatively early drinking. (JR)
About the producer
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.