Château Trotanoy 2019
This illustrious vineyard, whose name in Old French meant "too anoi" or "too boring" (when working the land), is located on one of the best exposed parts of the famous Pomerol plateau and was acquired in 1953 by the Jean-Pierre Moueix Establishments, which has been operating it ever since.
The mix of soils - half gravelly soil resting on clay and half deep black clay - on a bed of iron dross gives the wine both power and depth as well as great complexity.
Château Trotanoy is one of the most sought-after wines of the appellation and can be kept for several decades in great vintages.
Source: Jean-Pierre Moueix
The 2019 Trotanoy has an ineffable delineation with a pure, concentrated nose that has hints of pencil lead and underbrush embroidered through a mix of red and black fruits. Amazing. The palate is perfectly balanced with perfectly integrated oak and a cashmere texture, complete and oozing class effortlessly.
I don't know whether to drink or run away with this Pomerol. Perhaps best to store it in a cool, damp cellar for a decade, then make all your friends jealous when you serve it. A serious contender for the title of vintage wine.
Neal Martin, vinous.com, February 2022
Data sheet
- Designation
- Pomerol
- Year
- 2019
- Color
- Red
- Acceptance
- 100% Merlot
- Apogee
- 2027 - 2055
Jean-Marc Quarin - Noté 96/100
James Suckling - Noté 98-99/100
Vinous / Neal Martin - Noté 97-99/100
Jeff Leve - Noté 97-99/100
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - Noté 97-99/100
Decanter / Jane Anson - Noté 98/100
