2012 Trottevieille Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 93 VN 92 WA 91 DC 90 JL 90 WS 90
JS 93

jamessuckling.com, February 2015

Such purity of fruit to this wine with plum, currant and berry character. Solid core of fruit and fine tannins. Full and balanced. Very successful for the vintage. Better in 2017.
VN 92

Vinous, September 2022

The 2012 Trotte Vieille has an attractive bouquet with blackberry, raspberry, cedar and light liquorice aromas that blossom in the glass. This has better delineation than its peers. The palate is medium-bodied with gentle...
WA 91

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2015

(91+ points) A strong effort from proprietor Philippe Castéja, the 2012 Trottevieille has an inky, opaque purple color with plenty of blueberry and blackcurrant fruit, licorice, earth and subtle background oak. It is...
DC 90

Decanter,

Fragrant Cabernet nose and palate. Fresh and long. Tannins fine. Perhaps misses a little mid-palate weight.
JL 90

TheWineCellarInsider.com, November 2017

Medium bodied, with a combination of leafy forest scents, flowers and plums, with a hint of tobacco and earth, the wine is on the elegant, refined, classic side, finishing with bright, red, earthy fruits. 90...
WS 90

Wine Spectator, March 2015

A touch old-school in feel, with light licorice root and mesquite notes framing the core, this is supple and refined, showing alluring plum, anise and black cherry accents. Light tobacco hints appear in the background...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Saint Emilion
Vintage 2012
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 13.5%

The 2012 Trottevieille is a Bordeaux blend red wine hailing from the renowned Saint Emilion region in Bordeaux, France. With its deep red color and enticing aromas, this wine is truly a gem. The nose is filled with fragrant Cabernet notes, offering a delightful bouquet of fresh fruits. On the palate, the wine showcases a solid core of fruit, including plum, currant, and berries, which are perfectly balanced by fine tannins. This balance creates a full-bodied and harmonious wine that leaves a lasting impression.

Renowned wine critic James Suckling awarded this vintage an impressive score of 93 points, praising its purity of fruit and solid structure. He recommends enjoying this wine in 2017 or allowing it to further develop with age. Similarly, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded the 2012 Trottevieille an impressive score of 91 points, noting its inky, opaque purple color and excellent texture. The publication also highlighted the wine's impressive purity and long persistence on the palate.

The wine's elegance and refinement are further emphasized by Jeff Leve, who describes it as medium-bodied with a combination of leafy forest scents, flowers, plums, and hints of tobacco and earth. The wine finishes with bright, red, earthy fruits, showcasing its classic and refined character.

With its impressive reviews and notable aging potential, the 2012 Trottevieille is a wine that is sure to please even the most discerning palates. Whether enjoyed now or cellared for a few more years, this wine promises to be a memorable experience.