2010 Trotanoy Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

DC 98 JS 98 JL 98 WS 98 WA 97 WE 96 NM 94
DC 98

Decanter, June 2019

Warm days and cold nights were the signature of 2010, similar in many ways to a typical Californian vintage. This is particularly good for giving concentration and complexity to the resulting wines, and the abundance of...
JS 98

jamessuckling.com, November 2013

Stunning nose with wild strawberries, vanilla and raspberries. Opens up with a little time in the glass to sweet licorice, blueberries and some graphite. Round and full on the palate with an amazing fruit and refined...
JL 98

TheWineCellarInsider.com, April 2016

This is one sexy beast. With the texture of velvet, the aromas of a flower shop that also sells fruit, chocolate and truffles, the wine is incredibly rich and sensuous. Yes, it is still young, but it is so stunning, it...
WS 98

Wine Spectator, March 2013

Dense and slightly chewy, this features girders of charcoal-coated grip running from start to finish, along with bay leaf, smoldering tobacco and warm tar. But don't be fooled—there's also loads of fruit, offering dark...
WA 97

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, March 2020

Deep garnet colored, the 2010 Trotanoy has a nose of prunes, dried mulberries and baked black cherries with hints of cigar box and menthol. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers a good amount of muscular fruit with a...
WE 96

Wine Enthusiast, May 2013

A complex wine, exhibiting smoky tannins, rich fruit, a dark texture and concentration. Produced by the Moueix winemaking team, it feels complete with its sense of style and elegance as well as weight. Give this powerful...
NM 94

Neal Martin's Wine Journal, March 2014

Tasted blind at the Southwold Bordeaux 2010 tasting. The Trotanoy 2010 has a rounded bouquet with very pure Merlot - more Saint Emilion than Pomerol perhaps, but it is nicely defined with touches of over-ripe oranges and...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Pomerol
Vintage 2010
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.

Introducing the exquisite 2010 Trotanoy, a red Bordeaux blend hailing from the prestigious Pomerol sub-region of Bordeaux, France. With its deep garnet color and a cork closure, this wine exudes elegance and sophistication from the very first glance.

The nose of the 2010 Trotanoy is a symphony of aromas, starting with prunes, dried mulberries, and baked black cherries. As you delve deeper, hints of cigar box and menthol emerge, adding layers of complexity to the bouquet. On the palate, this medium to full-bodied wine showcases muscular fruit and a firm, grainy texture. The earthy flavors are carried effortlessly by just the right amount of freshness, culminating in a long and satisfying finish.

Renowned wine critic Neal Martin's Wine Journal describes the Trotanoy 2010 as having a rounded bouquet with very pure Merlot characteristics. It is nicely defined, with touches of over-ripe oranges and marmalade developing with aeration. This exotic expression of Trotanoy is ripe and generous, with a sweet core of spicy fruit and a saline finish. While not quite meeting its promise from the barrel, it remains a fine example of Pomerol wine.

The Wine Spectator praises the 2010 Trotanoy for its density and slightly chewy texture. It features girders of charcoal-coated grip running from start to finish, accompanied by notes of bay leaf, smoldering tobacco, and warm tar. Despite its power, this wine also offers loads of fruit, including dark plum, blackberry, and black currant, with hints of mulling spice and alder. The old-school grip promises longevity, making it an ideal candidate for extended cellaring.

The 2010 Trotanoy is a complex and complete wine, as described by Wine Enthusiast. It exhibits smoky tannins, rich fruit, a dark texture, and concentration. Produced by the esteemed Moueix winemaking team, this wine displays a sense of style, elegance, and weight. It is recommended to give this powerful wine several years in the cellar to fully appreciate its potential.

James Suckling is captivated by the nose of the 2010 Trotanoy, describing it as stunning. Wild strawberries, vanilla, and raspberries take center stage, while it opens up with time to reveal sweet licorice, blueberries, and a touch of graphite. On the palate, it is round and full, with amazing fruit and refined tannins. Truly superb, it is hard to resist even at this stage, although Suckling suggests waiting until 2016 to fully enjoy its splendor.

Decanter highlights the unique climatic conditions of the 2010 vintage, characterized by warm days and cold nights. Similar to a typical Californian vintage, this weather pattern imparts concentration and complexity to the resulting wines. The 2010 Trotanoy, while still closed compared to its 2009 counterpart, showcases bigger structure and fleshy, welcoming fruit. The tannic power of Trotanoy is on full display, along with layers of liquorice, blackberry, blackcurrant, slate, and smoked rosemary.

This wine is truly a sexy beast, as described by Jeff Leve of TheWineCellarInsider.com. With the texture of velvet and aromas reminiscent of a flower shop that also sells fruit, chocolate, and truffles, the 2010 Trotanoy is incredibly rich and sensuous. While still young, it is impossible to resist its allure, prompting Leve to finish the bottle in its entirety.

With its outstanding reviews and impeccable reputation, the 2010 Trotanoy is a wine that demands attention. Whether enjoyed now or cellared for future indulgence, this Pomerol gem promises an unforgettable experience.