Château TrotteVieille, St-Emilion, 1er Grand Cru Classé B, Bordeaux, France 2006

This is a little upfront in its charms, there is dark cherry ripeness but the oak is a touch on the vanilla side. A contemporary styled 2006, aged in 100% new oak, tannins are still present but starting to integrate well. Things slide a touch abruptly to the finish. Can see the pleasure, good potential today with some carafing, and over the next decade.

Where the 2005 is rich and heady - certainly very stylish and confident, this is long, fun and fruity with floral notes on the nose with blackcurrants and sweet exotic spices. Fresh, lively and forward, this carries interest straight away, smooth and succulent, agile and generous with filling tannins that have a chalky texture putting the limestone terroir into the glass with sides of strawberry and cherry fruit. Gentle and satisfying, structured and muscular but with excellent acidity and purity. Still young but approachable and enjoyable with lots of detail on show.