1990 Trottevieille
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The 1990 is at least very good. A backward, oaky, tannic wine in need of some bottle age, this full-bodied St.-Emilion exhibits plenty of power and guts. Anticipated maturity: 1996-2005.
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Very good but not holding on that well. Dark garnet color. Aromas of ripe fruit, coffee and bark follow through to a medium-bodied palate with dried fruit and a dry, tobacco and earth aftertaste.--1990 Bordeaux retrospective. Drink now. 4,500 cases made. – James Suckling , Wine Spectator 2000
The 1990 is at least very good. A backward, oaky, tannic wine in need of some bottle age, this full-bodied St.-Emilion exhibits plenty of power and guts. Anticipated maturity: 1996-2005. Feb 1993, www.robertparker.com
Medium color, with a suggestion of development. Tobacco, leather, and cherry/berry aromas; slightly high-toned. Supple but on the lean side for the vintage; finishes with somewhat dry tannins. Needs at least a few years of aging.
About the producer
Owned by the Castéja family (of Ch. Batailley), this estate is home to some of the region’s oldest Cabernet Franc vines – with some pre-phylloxera plantings that are over 150 years old.