Château Trotanoy
Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend
Pomerol, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
The 1970 Trotanoy is a wine that I have encountered several times and – caveat emptor – it is variable and prone to TCA issues. This bottle initially sports a metallic note on the nose, although it dissipates to reveal engaging scents of dark berry fruit, undergrowth and the hint of traditional Japanese green tea that I have noted before. Perhaps it does not quite deliver the precision of the best bottles I have come across. The palate is structured and tannic – a “serious” Trotanoy that is determined to impress despite a touch of rusticity. This is a broad-shouldered, rather stocky Trotanoy with impressive depth and just a hint of black olive on the long finish. It will not improve with cellaring but it remains a great Pomerol that has tasted so well for almost half a century. Tasted at Fook Lam Moon in Hong Kong. (Neal Martin, Vinous, December 2019)
The 1970 Trotanoy is a wine that I have encountered several times and – caveat emptor – it is variable and prone to TCA issues. This bottle initially sports a metallic note on the nose, although it dissipates to reveal engaging scents of dark berry fruit, undergrowth and the hint of traditional Japanese green tea that I have noted before. Perhaps it does not quite deliver the precision of the best bottles I have come across. The palate is structured and tannic – a “serious” Trotanoy that is determined to impress despite a touch of rusticity. This is a broad-shouldered, rather stocky Trotanoy with impressive depth and just a hint of black olive on the long finish. It will not improve with cellaring but it remains a great Pomerol that has tasted so well for almost half a century. Tasted at Fook Lam Moon in Hong Kong. (Neal Martin, Vinous, December 2019)
From half bottle, 46 years from vintage, this wine is remarkably fresh, a total delight.
From half bottle, 46 years from vintage, this wine is remarkably fresh, a total delight.
Dec 19th, 2016
1970 vintage. From a 375 ml format. Last tasted 10.13.23 (also out of a 375). That one rated a 9.0. This one a better example. The black truffle still omnipotent but more body and depth this go round. Would like to taste from a properly cellared 750 but thinking a maggie-right now-would be sublime and hitting a 9.4/9.5. 3.3.24.
1970 vintage. From a 375 ml format. Last tasted 10.13.23 (also out of a 375). That one rated a 9.0. This one a better example. The black truffle still omnipotent but more body and depth this go round. Would like to taste from a properly cellared 750 but thinking a maggie-right now-would be sublime and hitting a 9.4/9.5. 3.3.24.
Mar 4th, 20241970 vintage. 375ml format. Decanted and tasted immediately and after two hours. Fairly light color. Light-medium body. Aromas and flavors of cherry cola, black truffle, tenderly flat-grilled button mushrooms and Tootsie Rolls. Mysterious. Didn't seem to improve in the glass. 10.13.23.
1970 vintage. 375ml format. Decanted and tasted immediately and after two hours. Fairly light color. Light-medium body. Aromas and flavors of cherry cola, black truffle, tenderly flat-grilled button mushrooms and Tootsie Rolls. Mysterious. Didn't seem to improve in the glass. 10.13.23.
Oct 14th, 2023
The Bordeaux flight where tonight the 70 Trotanoy was the winner. The 61 Mouton was not as fresh as other btls I have had.
The Bordeaux flight where tonight the 70 Trotanoy was the winner. The 61 Mouton was not as fresh as other btls I have had.
Dec 13th, 2017Beautiful drinking vintage for Trotanoy.
Beautiful drinking vintage for Trotanoy.
Dec 13th, 2017
beautiful proportion and maturity. yup.
beautiful proportion and maturity. yup.
Jan 15th, 20151970. Nice and evolved. Smooth. Merlot heavy.
1970. Nice and evolved. Smooth. Merlot heavy.
Apr 24th, 2015