96-98

Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2025 Trotte Vieille soars out of the glass. Freshly cut flowers, mocha, dried herbs, menthol and espresso meld into a core of rich, deeply layered dark fruit. Trotte Vieille is a rare Saint-Émilion that features Cabernet Franc. All of that intensely floral/savory character (and the matching structure) is in evidence today. The 2025 builds beautifully in the glass, revealing myriad dimensions of intensity. Blue-toned fruit, gravel, cloves, lavender, licorice and espresso linger. The only question is how long the 2025 is going to need. 04/2026

94-96

Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2025 Trotte Vieille was picked between September 4 and 19 at just over 30 hl/ha and matured entirely in new oak. The 51% Cabernet Franc drives the nose, so it errs more towards black, slightly peppery fruit, with touches of bay leaf and pencil box. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, pleasing edginess, moderate depth, more linear, fresh and sapid in style, with commendable minéralité towards the finish. This is a very well-crafted Saint-Émilion that will only get better with age, as testified by numerous vintages tasted over the years. 05/2026

95-97

William Kelley

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

The 2025 Trotte Vieille shows exceptional potential, unfurling in the glass with aromas of ripe blueberries, violets, subtle spices and pencil shavings. Full-bodied, layered and velvety, it's deep, concentrated and refined, with lively acids, lovely purity and a long, penetrating finish. This limestone terroir on Saint-Emilion's plateau is really showing its pedigree, and it has produced one of the highlights of the vintage. 04/2026

96-98+

Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

Deep purple-hued, the 2025 Château Trottevieille is based on 51% Cabernet Franc, 46% Merlot, and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon that's resting all in new barrels. It has an absolutely brilliant nose of cassis, graphite, wood smoke, and crushed stone, and it's full-bodied and concentrated on the palate, with beautiful mid-palate depth, ripe, polished tannins, flawless overall balance, and a great finish. 05/2026

98

Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Couleur sombre, intense, pourpre et vive. Nez très aromatique, fin, fruité ,complexe et profond. Touches de crème, de fruits et de vanille. Tout à la fois dense et minutieux dès l'entrée en bouche, avec de la classe dans le toucher et une saveur impressionnante de violette, le vin fond sur le palais. Il avance lentement en prenant de la puissance en finale tout en restant aérien et incrachable. Ce finish est merveilleux. Assemblage : 51 % Cabernet Franc, 46 % Merlot, 3 % Cabernet Sauvignon. Degré d'alcool : 13°5 - pH : 3,5. 10 % de vin de presse. 04/2026