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.
9.5
