Chateau Trotte Vieille, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2020 Pouilly-Fume and cigar box

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Excellent interplay of lemon freshness

and earthy

it will have the ability to age nicely due to its grippy texture

Chateau Trotte Vieille, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2020 Pouilly-Fume and cigar boxThe 2020 Trotte Vieille is a blend of 50% Cabernet Franc, 49% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon aging for an anticipated 16 months in French oak barrels, 80% new. The alcohol is 15%. Opaque purple black in color, it bursts from the glass with vivacious notes of wild blueberries, ripe, juicy black plums and black raspberries, plus hints of lilacs, star anise and tar with a touch of wild thyme. The rich, full bodied palate coats the mouth with black