2025 Chateau TrotteVieille - St. Emilion (375ml) HALF BTL [Future ETA 2028]

Château Trottevieille: An exceptional terroir

The name is said to derive from the fact that an old lady lived there in this chartreuse in the 14th century. This lady would frequently stroll down to a nearby crossroads where stagecoaches made their stop during their journeys from Bordeaux. Given her penchant for hurrying to catch these coaches, the people of Saint-Émilion affectionately referred to her as 'la trotte vieille' – the 'old trot'.

Elevated to the Premier Grand Cru of Saint-Émilion classification in 1955, Château TrotteVieille is celebrated as one of the finest wines in Saint-Émilion. In 1947, Marcel Borie acquired the property and today the estate is overseen by the Castéja family.

The vineyard is situated on a superb slope to the east of the village of Saint-Émilion and encompasses a 12-hectare terroir, evenly divided between Merlot and Cabernet Franc, with a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon. Château TrotteVieille is one of the few remaining estates to cultivate ancient Cabernet Franc vines, with roots dating back over 140 years, before the devastating phylloxera outbreak.

For this vintage, Marie-Jeanne formats (2.25L) are also available: an elegant, generous bottle size ideal for collectors and special occasions

-CVBG