The 2012 Trotanoy is a Bordeaux Blend from the Pomerol region in Bordeaux, France, produced by Trotanoy. This red wine has been widely recognized for its depth and complexity by several esteemed wine critics.
Wine Spectator awarded the 2012 Trotanoy an impressive score of 96, noting its "serious fruit and grip with a torrent of blackberry, raspberry and boysenberry pâte de fruit notes" complemented by "smoldering charcoal and tobacco accents." The publication described it as "a very serious effort for the vintage," suggesting it is best enjoyed from 2018 through 2032.
Similarly, John Gilman from View From The Cellar also rated the wine 96, calling it "one of the finest young vintages of Château Trotanoy." He praised its "deep, pure and utterly classic" nature, highlighting the "sensational bouquet" and "stunning length and grip on the youthful and endless finish."
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate echoed these sentiments with another 96 score, describing the wine as "blossoming in bottle" with "stunning definition and poise." Neal Martin, reviewing for the publication, emphasized the "wonderful Cabernet Franc" and the wine's "sophisticated Pomerol" character.
Other reviewers, such as Vinous, Wine Enthusiast, and The Wine Independent, have also lauded the wine's qualities. Vinous noted its "blackberry, liquorice and truffle oil on the nose" with a "fine bead of acidity." Wine Enthusiast characterized it as "dense and complex," with "impressive tannins and a solid structure," while The Wine Independent remarked on its "medium to deep garnet color" with a "lively and chewy" palate.
James Suckling, who scored it 92, described the wine as possessing "dried strawberries, chocolate and hints of dried tomatoes," with a "dense palate and a velvety tannin texture."
Overall, the 2012 Trotanoy stands out as a robust and complex Bordeaux Blend, earning high praise across the board for its balance, depth, and aging potential.