Château Trotanoy 2019

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Description

Trotanoy is one of the legendary châteaux in the Pomerol appellation and has been owned by the renowned Moueix winemaking family, who also own Château Pétrus, since the 1950s. 

The name of the château means "too troublesome". This probably refers to how difficult it is to cultivate the dense gravel and clay soils over a layer of hard, iron-rich soil. This fascinating soil diversity gives the wine power, depth and complexity. The 7.2-hectare vineyard is planted with old Merlot and Cabernet Franc vines, which now yield very low quantities. Therefore, only very limited quantities of this complex, concentrated wine with excellent aging potential can be produced. 

Wine profile: Château Trotanoy 2019

Expansion: Approximately 18 months in barriques.

Grape variety (filter): 90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc

Maturity: 2025 – 2060

Alcohol content (in % vol.): 15% Vol

Allergens: contains sulfites

Manufacturer/importer: Etablissements Jean-Pierre Moueix, 54 quai du Priourat, 33502 Libourne, France

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Specifications

  • Robert Parker
    99/100
  • James Suckling
    100/100
Bordeaux Region

In Portrait:

Château Trotanoy

Château Trotanoy, owned by the Moueix family, is one of Pomerol’s mythical estates and lies on the famous plateau where heavy, iron-rich clay soils meet gravelly sections. This rare terroir, difficult to work and extremely low-yielding, favours powerful, dense and at the same time exceptionally elegant Merlot wines.

Trotanoy is renowned for its depth, dark fruit, mineral tension, fine spice and a distinctive yet perfectly integrated tannin structure. Vinification is carried out with the utmost precision and restraint to preserve the pure expression of the terroir. The wines are among the longest-lived and most complex Pomerols – monumental, characterful and with impressive ageing potential.

Bordeaux

Origin in Focus

Bordeaux

Bordeaux is one of the world’s most renowned wine regions – a name that has stood for elegance, diversity and ageing potential for centuries. Gravel, clay and limestone soils alternate, allowing fine nuances in the wines that reflect both terroir and craftsmanship.

Bordeaux is typically known for blends in which grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc work together harmoniously.

Stylistically, red Bordeaux wines are defined by a balance of fruit, structure and freshness. The white wines – usually made from Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and sometimes Muscadelle – range from crisp and citrus-driven to creamy and complex.