The 2010 Trotanoy Bordeaux Blend 750 from Pomerol, Bordeaux, is a distinguished red wine produced by Trotanoy. This wine, composed entirely of Merlot, has received acclaim from various professional reviewers, boasting a complex profile and formidable structure.
Chuck Hayward from JJ Buckley awarded it a score of 98, highlighting its "firmer mid- and backpalates" and "core of blackberry-laced fruit." He emphasized the wine's structural elements, noting its "dry firm tannins with a robust finish," suggesting it will benefit from 5-10 years of cellaring, with optimal enjoyment between 2021-2031.
Wine Spectator's JM also scored this vintage 98, describing it as "dense and slightly chewy" with "girders of charcoal-coated grip." The wine features a blend of dark plum, blackberry, and black currant notes, complemented by hints of mulling spice and alder. This “brick-house Pomerol” is expected to evolve beautifully through 2040.
Vinous' Neal Martin gave it 94+ points, noting the wine’s need for extended cellaring. He appreciated its "bold tannic chassis" and "truffly aftertaste," describing it as a Pomerol of "real pedigree."
Wine Enthusiast scored it 96, praising its "smoky tannins, rich fruit, and dark texture." They highlighted the wine’s complexity and elegance, recommending long-term aging.
James Suckling gave it another 98, calling it "truly superb" with notes of "wild strawberries, vanilla, and raspberries." He remarked on its "amazing fruit and refined tannins," suggesting it could be enjoyed starting in 2016.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate rated it 97, noting its "nose of prunes, dried mulberries, and baked black cherries" and a "firm, grainy texture" leading to a long finish.
Decanter’s review (98 points) emphasized the wine's "tannic power" and "purity of expression," noting layers of "liquorice, blackberry, blackcurrant, slate, and smoked rosemary."
Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com also scored it 98, describing it as "one sexy beast" with "aromas of a flower shop that also sells fruit, chocolate, and truffles."
Finally, The Wine Independent rated it 98, highlighting its "super-concentrated" nature with notes of "kirsch, blackberry preserves, and stewed plums."
Overall, the 2010 Trotanoy is a robust, multi-layered wine with significant aging potential, praised for its structure, complexity, and depth.