Magrez Fombrauge other_regions The 2016 Trotte Vieille is

The 2016 Trotte Vieille is blessed with a finely tuned bouquet of brambly red berry fruit

fruit-driven nose is followed by a broad

as it has really come on strong with bottle age

Firm reduction dominates the fruit today though it does appear quite ripe

It will not improve further

Magrez Fombrauge other_regions The 2016 Trotte Vieille isI would have given this wine a slightly higher rating but the new oak has been pushed to the limit. Along with the toasty vanillin characteristics, the wine exhibits notes of graphite and black cherry liqueur, medium to full body, and impressive purity as well as elegance. It does not have the size of the 2003, but it is concentrated and successful for a right bank 2002. Drink it over the next 8 10 years.