The 2012 Trottevieille Bordeaux Blend from Saint Emilion, France, is a distinguished red wine with a 13.5% alcohol content. Produced by Trottevieille, this vintage has garnered favorable reviews from several reputable sources.

Decanter awarded it a score of 90, describing it as having a "Fragrant Cabernet nose and palate" with a "Fresh and long" finish, although noting it "Perhaps misses a little mid-palate weight." This indicates a wine with a pleasant aroma and a refined finish, though it might lack some depth in the middle palate.

James Suckling praised the purity of the fruit, giving it a score of 93. He highlighted its "plum, currant and berry character" with a "solid core of fruit and fine tannins," calling it "full and balanced" and particularly "successful for the vintage." Suckling suggests it will be even better from 2017 onwards.

Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com also rated it 90 points, noting its "leafy forest scents, flowers and plums, with a hint of tobacco and earth." He described the wine as "elegant, refined, classic," finishing with "bright, red, earthy fruits."

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate rated it 91+, emphasizing its "inky, opaque purple color" and "plenty of blueberry and blackcurrant fruit, licorice, earth and subtle background oak." Parker praised its "excellent texture, long persistence on the palate and impressive purity," suggesting it has an anticipated maturity from 2020 to 2035.

Wine Spectator, with a score of 90, remarked on its "old-school" feel, with "light licorice root and mesquite notes" and a "supple and refined" nature. The review highlighted "plum, anise and black cherry accents" balanced by "fine-grained tannins," recommending it be enjoyed through 2023.

Lastly, Vinous scored it 92, noting its "attractive bouquet with blackberry, raspberry, cedar and light licorice aromas." The palate is described as "medium-bodied with gentle grip and a fine bead of acidity," feeling "focused and overtly spicy with a generous sprinkling of black pepper on the finish."

Overall, the 2012 Trottevieille is a well-regarded Bordeaux blend with a range of aromatic and flavor profiles. Its elegant structure and refined finish make it a noteworthy wine for enthusiasts and collectors alike.