Chateau Trotte Vieille, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2020 Pouilly-Fume this isn't a timid wine

this isn't a timid wine

96 Pts Vinous

Dry and refined with delicate notes of fresh citrus and licorice on the nose

and earthy

segueing into a well-defined second half with brown spices and hints of leather

Chateau Trotte Vieille, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2020 Pouilly-Fume this isn't a timid wineThe 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