Elegant finesse, harmonious structure, and velvety expression

Cru Classé de Saint‑Émilion, Château Trotte Vieille spans approximately 14 hectares of clay-gravel terraces, promoting maturity and freshness. Under the benevolent guidance of the Cazes family, the estate embodies sophisticated elegance, blending fruity precision, saline tension, and refined roundness.

Terroir & grape varieties

Gravel and clay soils on well-exposed slopes. The grape composition is predominantly Merlot (≈75%), complemented by Cabernet Franc (≈20%) and a hint of Cabernet Sauvignon, ideally balanced to reveal fruit, structure, and elegance.

Viticulture & winemaking

Sustainable viticulture, manual harvesting, careful sorting. Separate fermentations by grape variety and plot, modulated macerations to preserve harmony. Aging for 16 to 18 months in barrels (~50% new), bringing finesse, structure, and a discreet oakiness.

Style & aging potential

The wine charms with its aromas of black cherry, raspberry, violet, and a spicy hint, all supported by an elegant saline tension. The texture is silky and the finish expressive. To be enjoyed from 5 to 20 years, depending on the vintages.

Iconic cuvées

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  Château Trotte Vieille: a generous and refined grand wine, reflecting the noble terroir.

  
  
  
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  Trotte Vieille de la Cazes: a more accessible second wine, fruity and fresh, true to the spirit of the estate.