2025 Chateau Trotte Vieille Premier Grand Cru Classe B, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 1x750ml

Vinous 96-98

The 2025 Trotte Vieille soars out of the glass. Freshly cut flowers, mocha, dried herbs, menthol and espresso meld into a core of rich, deeply layered dark fruit. Trotte Vieille is a rare Saint-Émilion that features Cabernet Franc. All of that intensely floral/savory character (and the matching structure) is in evidence today. The 2025 builds beautifully in the glass, revealing myriad dimensions of intensity. Blue-toned fruit, gravel, cloves, lavender, licorice and espresso linger. The only question is how long the 2025 is going to need. [Antonio Galloni, 05/31/2026]

Anticipated maturity: 2035-2065