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Château Trotanoy Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend 1970
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The 1970 Trotanoy is a wine that I have encountered several times and – caveat emptor – it is variable and prone to TCA issues. This bottle initially sports a metallic note on the nose, although it dissipates to reveal engaging scents of dark berry fruit, undergrowth and the hint of traditional Japanese green tea that I have noted before. Perhaps it does not quite deliver the precision of the best bottles I have come across. The palate is structured and tannic – a “serious” Trotanoy that is determined to impress despite a touch of rusticity. This is a broad-shouldered, rather stocky Trotanoy with impressive depth and just a hint of black olive on the long finish. It will not improve with cellaring but it remains a great Pomerol that has tasted so well for almost half a century. Tasted at Fook Lam Moon in Hong Kong. (Neal Martin, Vinous, December 2019)
The 1970 Trotanoy is a wine that I have encountered several times and – caveat emptor – it is variable and prone to TCA issues. This bottle initially sports a metallic note on the nose, although it dissipates to reveal engaging scents of dark berry fruit, undergrowth and the hint of traditional Japanese green tea that I have noted before. Perhaps it does not quite deliver the precision of the best bottles I have come across. The palate is structured and tannic – a “serious” Trotanoy that is determined to impress despite a touch of rusticity. This is a broad-shouldered, rather stocky Trotanoy with impressive depth and just a hint of black olive on the long finish. It will not improve with cellaring but it remains a great Pomerol that has tasted so well for almost half a century. Tasted at Fook Lam Moon in Hong Kong. (Neal Martin, Vinous, December 2019)
9.4Greg Koslosky
Almost port like serious bottle.
Almost port like serious bottle.
9.1
Morgan Twain-Peterson
Winemaker Bedrock Wine Co., Partner Under the Wire
From half bottle, 46 years from vintage, this wine is remarkably fresh, a total delight.
From half bottle, 46 years from vintage, this wine is remarkably fresh, a total delight.
9.4
Ron Siegel
The Bordeaux flight where tonight the 70 Trotanoy was the winner. The 61 Mouton was not as fresh as other btls I have had.
The Bordeaux flight where tonight the 70 Trotanoy was the winner. The 61 Mouton was not as fresh as other btls I have had.
9.5Ron Siegel
Beautiful drinking vintage for Trotanoy.
Beautiful drinking vintage for Trotanoy.
9.4
Zachys Auctions
In magnum
In magnum
9.5
Jon Fine
beautiful proportion and maturity. yup.
beautiful proportion and maturity. yup.
9.3Alexis A
1970. Nice and evolved. Smooth. Merlot heavy.
1970. Nice and evolved. Smooth. Merlot heavy.
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