ProducerSaint-Émilion
Château Trotte Vieille
シャトー・トロット・ヴィエイユ
Elegant Saint-Émilion Grand Cru with pre-phylloxera vines.
Château Trotte Vieille is a historic Bordeaux estate on the Saint-Émilion limestone plateau. Classified as Premier Grand Cru Classé B since 1955, it is managed by the Castéja family. The 12-hectare vineyard features clay-limestone soils and a high proportion of Cabernet Franc, including rare pre-phylloxera vines over 140 years old. The estate produces elegant, mineral-driven wines with great aging potential.
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Who Is This For?
Perfect for collectors of rare, age-worthy Right Bank Bordeaux and connoisseurs who appreciate elegant, mineral-driven wines with historical depth.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the origin of the name 'Trotte Vieille'?
- The name translates to 'the old trotting lady,' originating from a 15th-century legend about an elderly woman who trotted to a nearby coach stop to hear the latest news.
- What makes the vineyard of Château Trotte Vieille unique?
- The vineyard features a rare plot of pre-phylloxera Cabernet Franc vines that are over 140 years old, planted on a unique limestone plateau covered with a thin layer of clay.
- Who owns Château Trotte Vieille?
- The estate has been owned by the Borie-Manoux négociant business and managed by the Castéja family since 1949.
- What is the classification of Château Trotte Vieille?
- It is classified as a Premier Grand Cru Classé B in the official classification of Saint-Émilion wines, a status it has maintained since 1955.
- What is the second wine of the estate?
- The second wine of the estate is named Dame de TrotteVieille.