2009 Trotanoy Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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JL 99 TWI 99 WS 98 JS 97 NM 97 WA 97 JD 96 WE 96 DC 95 JR 95
JL 99

TheWineCellarInsider.com, April 2022

This is heart-stopping wine. Hedonistic, opulent, sensuous, silky and flamboyant, the decadent, sexy character steals the show. And all the countless waves of dark chocolate, truffles, black cherry, mint, flowers, lilacs...
TWI 99

The Wine Independent, February 2024

The 2009 Trotanoy is deep garnet in color. It gallops out with powerful scents of plum preserves, blueberry compote, and candied violets, leading to nuances of mocha, licorice, and tapenade, plus a waft of smoked meats...
WS 98

Wine Spectator, March 2012

This sports a dark chewy side for now with overt charcoal and roasted apple wood notes along with plenty of smoldering tobacco flavors. The core is still a bit chunky as well with roasted fig blackberry paste and steeped...
JS 97

jamessuckling.com, February 2012

A deep nose of blueberries with chocolate mousse that turns to licorice and hints of rose petal. Full-bodied with velvety tannins that fill your mouth. But they are always soft and caressing. They last for minutes. I love...
NM 97

Neal Martin's Wine Journal, July 2013

Served blind at the Southwold 2009 tasting. What a fabulous Pomerol this is. The nose creeps up on you, dishing out blackberry, pain grille and fruitcake, later chestnuts, unfurling slowing in the glass. It is soft and...
WA 97

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, July 2017

Tasted at the Trotanoy vertical in Hong Kong, the 2009 Trotanoy has long been one of the standout Pomerols in what was a fecund year for the appellation. This bottle reaffirmed previous reviews, although the aromatics...
JD 96

jebdunnuck.com, December 2017

The 2010 Clinet is a baby, but man, what a wine. Checking in as mostly Merlot, with small amounts of both Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, this deep ruby/purple-tinged beauty gives up fresh, tight aromas of...
WE 96

Wine Enthusiast, February 2012

Beneath the surface tannins is great Merlot fruit very ripe and full-bodied a powerhouse of flavors. The depth and complexity of the wine is all there along with a dark core of dryness. A wine for long-term aging. Cellar...
DC 95

Decanter,

Black fruit is a hallmark of fresher years at Trotanoy, and the ripest years sing out with almost confit red fruits and cream. Cream: the apogee of ripeness, but backed by caressing tannins. Great Pomerol can exert an...
JR 95

Jancis Robinson's Purple Pages, January 2013

Meaty and rich and eminently swallowable. Very fine and concentrated. Very long. 18.5/20

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Pomerol
Vintage 2009
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14.5%
Closure Cork

Pomerol’s famous Trotanoy, whose soil was too hard to work and thus called “trop anoi” (too annoying) in medieval French, is located on one of the most beautiful parts of the Pomerol plateau. The fascinating soil diversity—half gravel mixed with clay and half deep black clay —with the presence of “machefer” or iron pan in the subsoil, brings power, depth and complexity to the wine.

Chateau Trotanoy’s vineyard was one of the few not to freeze in 1956 and today, it is comprised of very old vines, the average being close to 35 years. 90% of the vines are Merlot, the rest Cabernet Franc.

Trotanoy was acquired by Ets. Jean-Pierre Moueix, who own many other properties in both Pomerol and Saint-Emilion, including Magdelaine, Belair-Monange, La Fleur-Petrus, Lafleur-Gazin, Lagrange, Latour a Pomerol, and Hosanna.

Trotanoy is vinified in small concrete vats and the young wine matures in 50% new oak barrels for about 18 months. When ready, this wine shows enormous complexity and concentration. It can easily be kept 25 years or more in great vintages.

The 2009 Trotanoy Bordeaux Blend is a truly exceptional wine from the Pomerol region of Bordeaux, France. This wine is a deep and rich red color, exuding elegance and sophistication from the very first glance. The label itself is simple yet refined, hinting at the complexity that lies within.

On the nose, this wine displays an enticing bouquet of blueberries, chocolate mousse, licorice, and hints of rose petal. The aromas are deep and intoxicating, drawing you in with their seductive allure. As you take your first sip, you are immediately struck by the full-bodied nature of this wine. The velvety tannins fill your mouth, caressing your palate with a soft and luxurious texture that is reminiscent of plush velvet.

The flavors of this wine are equally captivating. Ripe blackberry, roasted fig, and black currant fruit dance on the palate, accompanied by subtle notes of charcoal, tobacco, and roasted apple wood. The density and richness of the fruit is balanced by a refined underlying structure, showcasing the impeccable craftsmanship of the winemakers.

The finish of the 2009 Trotanoy is incredibly long and pure, leaving a lasting impression on your taste buds. This wine has the potential to age gracefully for many years, but it is also surprisingly inviting in its youth. While it can certainly be enjoyed now, its true potential will be reached in 2018 and beyond.

This wine has received high praise from renowned wine critics. James Suckling awarded it an impressive score of 97, describing it as a powerhouse of flavors with a texture like plush velvet. Wine Spectator also gave it a score of 98, noting its refined structure and long, pure finish. Wine Enthusiast praised its depth and complexity, calling it a wine for long-term aging. Neal Martin's Wine Journal expressed excitement about its potential to challenge the supremacy of Petrus, while Jancis Robinson described it as meaty, rich, and eminently swallowable. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate gave it a score of 97, reaffirming its status as one of the standout Pomerols of the vintage.

Overall, the 2009 Trotanoy Bordeaux Blend is a wine of exceptional quality and character. Its depth, complexity, and exquisite texture make it a true masterpiece that will continue to evolve and delight for many years to come.