Chateau Trottevieille, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2022 Francisco Barona this reveals heavy notes of

this reveals heavy notes of zesty sweet bay leaf and sassafras

This wine is ruthless

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

Dense and linear with concentrated flavours of citrus fruit

cheeses and pecorino in particular

Chateau Trottevieille, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2022 Francisco Barona this reveals heavy notes ofA 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.