Chateau Trotte Vielle Vintage 1972 VINTAGE WINES 2016

Chateau Trotte Vielle Vintage 1972 VINTAGE WINES 2016The Merlot dominant estate dates back to 1453 and has belonged to the Borie Manoux ngociant business since 1949. In 1955 it was rated as Premier Grand Cru Class B in the official classification of the Saint Emilion wines, a status it has retained through every subsequent reiteration of the famed classification. The 1972 vintage sadly holds the reputation of being one of the poorest of the decade. That said one or two bottles have been a pleasant

Situated in the north of the region and named after the forests of oak trees

It is a classic Médoc

1988 and 1989 of Monbrison were recognized in their youth as extraordinary and they have lived up to expectations

Giro is a rare grape variety found predominantly on Sardinia

In 1983 the estate was purchased by the Bernard Family

It can age gracefully over many decades

but one in which Chateau margaux produced a good wine

This is still youthful

They bought the property in 1982 and started extensive replanting

this will turn out to be even nicer with 3-5 more years

giving a wine that is slightly higher in acidity than most

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