{"id":36655,"date":"2026-08-11T22:17:16","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T22:17:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/winetorres.com\/produit\/chateau-trotte-vieille-saint-emilion-grand-cru-rouge-2020\/"},"modified":"2026-08-11T22:17:17","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T22:17:17","slug":"chateau-trotte-vieille-saint-emilion-grand-cru-rouge-2020","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/winetorres.com\/en\/produit\/chateau-trotte-vieille-saint-emilion-grand-cru-rouge-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Ch\u00e2teau Trotte Vieille - Saint-\u00c9milion Grand Cru - Red - 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><strong>Ch\u00e2teau Trotte Vieille - Saint-\u00c9milion Grand Cru - Red - 2020 :<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>The Elegance of Saint-\u00c9milion: Premier Grand Cru Class\u00e9<\/h2>\n<p>Ch\u00e2teau Trotte Vieille, a Premier Grand Cru Class\u00e9 from Bordeaux's renowned Right Bank, holds a storied history dating back to 1453. The Ch\u00e2teau\u2019s name, meaning 'the old trot,' is steeped in local folklore, but its reputation rests on its exceptional limestone and clay terroir. This specific soil composition, coupled with a rare dominance of Cabernet Franc for the plateau, gives the Grand Vin its distinctive structural finesse and long-ageing capacity.<\/p>\n<h2>Sommelier's Insight: A Wine of Depth and Longevity<\/h2>\n<p>The winemaking process is traditional and precise, with fermentation in temperature-controlled vats and a lengthy maturation in new French oak. This approach ensures a wine of depth, concentration, and remarkable freshness that balances the inherent power of the Saint-\u00c9milion style.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>**Appearance:** A rich, deep garnet-purple hue.<\/li>\n<li>**Aroma Profile:** Rich dark fruit (damsons, blackcurrant, black cherry) is expertly framed by secondary notes of fine cedar, graphite, and sweet spice. Aged bottles develop classic tertiary notes of leather, cigar box, and earthy truffle.<\/li>\n<li>**Taste:** A majestic and well-articulated palate. The tannins are firm but silky, providing the backbone for a persistent, mineral-laced finish. This wine is built for the cellar and promises immense reward over the next 20 to 30 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Serving Suggestion<\/h2>\n<p>Serve slightly below room temperature (16-18\u00b0C) alongside a celebratory meal. Decanting is highly advisable to allow the wine's complex structure to fully integrate and express its full aromatic profile.<\/p>\n<p>Saint-\u00c9milion Grand Cru 2020<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/winetorres.com\/en\/?s=Ch\u00e2teau%20Trotte%20Vieille&#038;post_type=product\">Find other wines from this producer.<\/a><\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"xs_social_share_widget xs_share_url after_content \t\tmain_content  wslu-style-1 wslu-share-box-shaped wslu-fill-colored wslu-none wslu-share-horizontal wslu-theme-font-no wslu-main_content\">\n\n\t\t\n        <ul>\n\t\t\t        <\/ul>\n    <\/div> \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Premier Grand Cru Class\u00e9 de Saint-\u00c9milion, le Ch\u00e2teau Trotte Vieille est un vin rouge de l\u00e9gende, alliant la puissance du Merlot \u00e0 la fra\u00eecheur et \u00e0 la min\u00e9ralit\u00e9 du Cabernet Franc sur un terroir calcaire unique. 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