Chateau Trotte Vieille, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2020 Graves There is some crunch or

There is some crunch or tension on the close that underlines the quality of Sangiovese fruit harvested this year

This has a fantastic finish with so much going on

Pale straw hue

plum and red currant lead on this high-toned and appealing Cab

The palate has a soft friendly feel with a finish that favors the citrus fruits

Chateau Trotte Vieille, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2020 Graves There is some crunch orThe 2020 Trotte Vieille is a blend of 50% Cabernet Franc, 49% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon aging for an anticipated 16 months in French oak barrels, 80% new. The alcohol is 15%. Opaque purple black in color, it bursts from the glass with vivacious notes of wild blueberries, ripe, juicy black plums and black raspberries, plus hints of lilacs, star anise and tar with a touch of wild thyme. The rich, full bodied palate coats the mouth with black