At a glance

Producer

Château TrotteVieille

Region

Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France

Grape variety

Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine type

Red

Body

Full-bodied and Bold

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$140 - $200 USD

Tasting profile

Dense, ripe dark berry fruit, plum, cassis, hints of floral notes (violet), fresh mineral undertones. Marked new oak and tannic backbone.

Evolution: Fruit and oak will integrate; tannins will soften, revealing truffle, tobacco, earth, and spice over time.

At peak: At peak, expect remarkable harmony, layered complexity with red/black fruit, refined tertiary notes, persistent, elegant finish.

Structure

Acidity

Medium+ to high, providing freshness and aging structure

Tannins

High; polished and ripe, requiring years to soften

Alcohol

Approximately 14% ABV (typical for the vintage in Bordeaux)

Aging potential

Excellent, will develop complexity and depth over 20+ years

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2032 to 2054

Optimal window

2029 to 2057

Current status

Ready to drink

Current condition

Too young for optimal drinking; will benefit from cellaring post-bottling.

Château TrotteVieille's wines are known for their concentration, freshness, and ageworthiness. 2022 is a warm vintage with high ripeness but also notable freshness; the strong structure and refined winemaking mean this wine requires substantial bottle age for peak expression, but will reward patience with decades-long development.

Food pairing

Roast lamb, dry-aged steak, duck breast, wild mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses.

Serving

Decant

Yes (1-2 hours) — The high tannins in this wine require time to soften, and decanting will help aerate and enhance its flavors.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 6/10

Integrated pest management, reduced chemical input, biodiversity promotion, responsible water use, canopy management to reduce mildew pressure. Some solar and renewable energy use but not majority-sourced. Recycled and lighter glass bottles introduced on limited basis.

Château TrotteVieille is HVE Level 3 certified, reflecting solid but not leading environmental stewardship by French regulatory standards—improved biodiversity, reduced chemical use, and basic water/energy conservation. No organic or biodynamic certification; not a zero-emission or net-positive estate. Packaging improvements and some renewable energy steps are positive but not industry-leading. Overall, sustainability is above regional minimums, but not at the forefront for top Bordeaux properties.