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Château Trottevieille stands as one of the most compelling addresses in the Saint-Émilion appellation — a classified Premier Grand Cru Classé B since 1955, with roots stretching back to 1453 and a viticultural heritage that includes some of the oldest Cabernet Franc vines in all of Bordeaux.

A vineyard rooted in the history of Saint-Émilion

Established on the east-facing slopes of the commune of Saint-Émilion in the Gironde, Château Trottevieille extends across 12 hectares of clay topsoil resting on a limestone bedrock — a combination that delivers both freshness and structure to the wines. The east-facing coteau orientation ensures measured morning sun exposure, preserving the natural acidity and aromatic precision that define the finest expressions of this appellation.

A classified château with an exceptional heritage

The history of this château reaches back to 1453, making it one of the oldest continuously cultivated properties on the right bank of Bordeaux. When Borie-Manoux and the Castéja family took ownership in 1947, they inherited not only a classified estate but a living piece of viticultural history. Among the most remarkable assets of the property are Cabernet Franc vines planted in 1868 — pre-dating the phylloxera epidemic that devastated European vineyards in the late nineteenth century. These are counted among the oldest surviving vines in Bordeaux, and their contribution to the wines of Château Trottevieille is both measurable and profound: greater concentration, more complex aromatic profiles, and a depth of character that younger plantings simply cannot replicate.

Terroir, encépagement and winemaking

The blend at Château Trottevieille is built on the three classic varieties of Saint-Émilion: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon. The Merlot brings suppleness and fruit; the Cabernet Franc — particularly from those extraordinary pre-phylloxera vines — contributes structure, floral lift, and a distinctive mineral tension; the Cabernet Sauvignon adds backbone and ageing potential. Together, they produce a red wine of classical bearing, firmly anchored in the identity of Saint-Émilion while carrying the unmistakable signature of a very old vine source. The élevage is conducted with the rigour one would expect of a Premier Grand Cru Classé B, respecting the natural character of each vintage.

The wines of Château Trottevieille

The château produces exclusively red wine from its 12-hectare vineyard, in the Saint-Émilion appellation:

• Château Trottevieille Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé B — the grand vin, a structured and age-worthy red combining Merlot, Cabernet Franc (including pre-phylloxera old vines), and Cabernet Sauvignon, with the depth and classical elegance befitting its classification.

Why we have selected Château Trottevieille

At Halles Quercamps, we have listed Château Trottevieille for several reasons that go well beyond its classification. The presence of pre-phylloxera Cabernet Franc vines — planted in 1868 and among the oldest in Bordeaux — gives the wines a complexity and a sense of place that is genuinely rare in the appellation. Under the Castéja family, the château has maintained a classical, unfussy style: no concession to fashion, no excess of new oak, simply a rigorous expression of a remarkable terroir. This is a château for the confirmed Bordeaux enthusiast who values depth over immediate approachability, and who cellar wines to drink at their peak. On the table, the grand vin pairs beautifully with roast lamb, aged hard cheeses, or a well-hung côte de boeuf — dishes that match its structure and reward patience.

Discover all wines from Château Trottevieille

Browse our full selection of vintages from this Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé B in the listings below, and add to your cellar with confidence.