Trotte Vieille other_regions Made of 55% Cariñena and

Made of 55% Cariñena and 45% Garnacha from old vines on slopes on slate llicorella soils

As it always is

but I still find it a bit light

which is not surprising given the fact that the Chave family has more experience than just about anybody in the winemaking world (the domaine was founded in 1481 - nearly a decade before Christopher Columbus discovered America

Trotte Vieille other_regions Made of 55% Cariñena andThe 2016 Trotte Vieille is blessed with a finely tuned bouquet of brambly red berry fruit, orange pith and light rose petal scents that unfurl with aeration. The medium bodied palate delivers supple tannins and a fine bead of acidity. Fresh and pliant, with a gorgeous, silky finish that feels very persistent. This is an utterly charming and noble Saint milion. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. Neal Martin