(92-95)/2036+

Luciano Sandrone and his daughter Barbara tell me that the 2014 harvest needs explaining

is going to need a long stay in a cool cellar to fully resolve the supporting structure

After a timid opening it settles down with attractive mulberry

dead-fruit flavors and bright acidity on the finish

Trotte Vieille other_regions (92-95)/2036+The 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