this is an attractive mix of beautiful fruit and ample Gevrey character

licorice and spices

cassis and plum that exhibit interesting wisps of leather and smoke

Fresh and pliant

After a timid opening it settles down with attractive mulberry

Trotte Vieille other_regions this is an attractive mixThe 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