Chateau Trottevieille, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2022 Francisco Barona Ripe melon and yellow peach

Ripe melon and yellow peach mingle with fresh mint and heady white flowers

Some may find this too extreme

the 'A Vigne Rouge' premier cru is pure red-fruited Pinot Noir with silky texture

cheeses and pecorino in particular

It departs with a poetic impression of sophistication and depth that invites you to savor each moment

Chateau Trottevieille, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2022 Francisco Barona Ripe melon and yellow peachA Premier Grand Cru Classe B of Saint Emilion on the limestone plateau, with an old pre phylloxera Cabernet Franc parcel. The 2022 is the most structured and impressive Trottevieille in memory full bodied yet compact, with cassis, dark cherry and crushed stone over a fine velvet texture and intense, focused finish. James Suckling 98 points.