(92-94 points) Dark ruby in color, the wine combines notes of spicy chocolate, truffle and sweet, ripe plum with silky tannins and supple textures. Yes, this is a lighter, early-drinking Trotanoy, but it offers a good quality in its character. It could fill out during élevage and become an even better wine. Read more at:https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wine-tasting-note/?vintage=2013&wine=Chateau%20Trotanoy

Deep ruby in color. Always a standout Pomerol regardless of vintage, the Moueix team has delivered another in a long line of successes with their 2013 effort. The nose is seductive and full of red and black berries that gain complexity with touches of crushed rock, menthol and spice. The fruit profile extends to the palate where it picks up an underlying gravelly note and a touch of smoke, while refreshing acidity complements the finely textured tannins. An impressive effort considering the vintage. Approachable now if given some time to breathe, it should certainly hold strong for a decade or longer.

Cellar Selection. This wine has a lot of class and elegance, along with firm tannins that show how well it will age. It is dark and concentrated, the black fruits still developing under the solid structure. This wine will age slowly, so wait until 2022.

An appealing sense of form and lift and evident tannic grip with depth and freshness to the berry fruits. Still far softer than other vintages of Trotanoy but this will reward taking your time with to uncover its gentle charms. (Drink between 2020-2034)

The 2013 Trotanoy appears to be maturing nicely in bottle. What I appreciate is the precision on the nose. No, it is not as complex or as intense as other vintages, yet there is admirable detail here, crushed stone mixed with redcurrant and blackberry. The palate is medium-bodied and clearly has commendable depth as it gently grips the mouth. There is substance here, more body if less roundness vis-a-vis the 2013 La Fleur Petrus with a slight edginess towards the finish and a hint of black truffle and smoke on the aftertaste. This should be considered as a success for the vintage and I can see it giving a couple of decades of drinking pleasure. - Neal Martin

This has noticeable heft for the vintage, with an ample dose of warm charcoal around the core of crushed plum and raspberry pâte de fruit. Delivers more than enough depth and energy to stay balanced through the finish, which pulls the fruit and loam elements together. Best from 2018 through 2028. 1,000 cases made. –JM