2012 Trotanoy
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The 2012 Trotanoy offers blackberry, liquorice and truffle oil on the nose, moderate intensity, and it gains complexity with aeration. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, gentle grip, plenty of white pepper mixed with clove, though I am seeking just a bit more depth on the finish. Fine, and coming back after 10 minutes, it seems to grow in stature. Tasted blind at the Southwold Ten-Year On tasting.
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Tasted blind. Bright red. Weak rim. Rather simple. Sweetish red wine? But it got more interesting towards the end. Rather luscious finish with a note of mint. Food very necessary to counterbalance the rather dusty tannins. (JR)
Tasted blind at the Southwold Bordeaux tasting. The 2012 Trotanoy is clearly blossoming in bottle. Over almost 20 years of tasting out of barrel, I cannot recall a Trotanoy that has so surpassed its showing at en primeur. It has a well-defined bouquet that initially seems straightforward. Don't be fooled...it opens in the glass and reveals subtle red berry fruit, truffle and ferrous aromas. There is stunning definition and poise here. The palate is medium-bodied with filigree tannin. There is a core of wonderful Cabernet Franc here, the acidity extremely well judged with a precise, sustained finish. This is a sophisticated Pomerol with élan and no more, no less than a fabulous Trotanoy. Tasted January 2016.
About the producer
Château Trotanoy was one of the first recognised Premier Cru sites on the Pomerol plateau, with records dating back to the late 1700s. Even back in the nineteenth century it was seen as the best site in Pomerol second only to Vieux Château Certan.