Chateau Trotte Vieille 2016

A Premier Grand Cru Classé B estate in Saint-Émilion, Château Trotte Vieille reveals elegant aromas of black cherry, blackberry, cassis, violet, graphite, cedar, tobacco, dark chocolate, and subtle baking spice. Richly concentrated yet beautifully refined, it delivers silky tannins, vibrant freshness, remarkable complexity, and an exceptionally long, age-worthy finish.

Food Pairing: Pair with beef Wellington, roast lamb, duck breast, venison, mushroom risotto, black truffle dishes, aged Comté, or braised short ribs.

98 Points - James Suckling

Complex aromas of blackberries, dried flowers and other dark fruit. Shows hints of cedar and blackberries. Full-bodied, dense and wonderfully integrated with rich tannins that just melt into the wine. Extremely fine and focused finish. Shows harmony and balance. Better after 2024.

95 Points - Wine Enthusiast

Smoky, woody aromas still show in this young wine. It has plenty of elegance as well, showing its pedigree with restrained fruitiness that will develop slowly. This balanced wine will be ready to drink from 2025.

92 Points - Wine Spectator

This has a well-built core of loganberry, plum and black cherry preserve flavors infused with savory and tobacco nuances. The finish is lightly dusty but refined, with a subtle iron twinge filtering in. Not quite as much range or drive as the top examples, but pretty. Best from 2022 through 2037. 2,000 cases made.