Château Trotanoy 2017

Trotanoy 2017 is a powerful, deeply structured expression of Pomerol Merlot from one of Bordeaux’s most revered right-bank estates. Combining intensity with poise, it shows the classic depth and seriousness that have made Trotanoy a collectors’ favorite. In this vintage, the wine’s muscular frame and impressive balance promise a long, graceful evolution in the cellar.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2017 Trotanoy shows a medium to deep garnet-purple hue, signaling both concentration and youthful energy. The nose opens slowly and somewhat reserved at first, but with time and air it unfurls layers of plum compote, blackberry tart and black licorice, underscored by savory notes of warm cast-iron pan, forest floor, tilled earth and a hint of charcoal. On the palate, this is medium-bodied rather than heavy, yet it feels firmly built and intensely focused. The dark fruit is ripe and compact, wrapped in a frame of grainy, tightly knit tannins that lend real authority and structure. There is remarkable tension and length, with the finish stretching on and on, echoing dark fruit, earth, and mineral nuances. Still very young and a touch brooding, it has excellent aging potential; 2017 Trotanoy should evolve beautifully over 15–25 years, gaining complexity and aromatic nuance with time.

Production
Sourced from Trotanoy’s exceptional Pomerol vineyard, this 100% Merlot comes from deep clay and gravel soils rich in iron—often referred to locally as *crasse de fer*. This unique terroir is key to the wine’s power, depth and distinctive mineral edge. The fruit is harvested by hand, parcel by parcel, ensuring only perfectly ripe berries make it to the cellar. Vinification typically involves fermentation in temperature-controlled vats, followed by extended maceration to extract color, structure and complexity. The wine is then aged in French oak barrels, a significant proportion of which are new, allowing the tannins to refine and the aromatic profile to integrate while preserving the estate’s signature density and elegance.

Food & Serving
Trotanoy 2017 is a superb match for richly flavored dishes such as roast lamb, slow-braised beef, game birds, duck breast, truffle-infused dishes, and aged hard cheeses. Earthy accompaniments—mushrooms, root vegetables, and lentils—highlight the wine’s mineral and forest-floor nuances. For optimal enjoyment, serve at 16–18°C (60–64°F). Decanting for 1–2 hours in its youth is recommended to help the wine open up aromatically and soften the tannic frame; older bottles may need a gentler, shorter decant to remove sediment only.

Producer
Château Trotanoy is one of Pomerol’s great historic estates, long recognized as a benchmark for serious, long-lived Merlot. Its name, loosely translating to “too annoying” to cultivate, speaks to the challenging but exceptional clay and gravel soils that yield wines of remarkable depth and character. Under the stewardship of Établissements Jean-Pierre Moueix, Trotanoy has consistently ranked among the top properties of the region, praised by critics and collectors alike for its combination of power, refinement, and ageworthiness. The château’s unwavering focus on terroir expression and meticulous vineyard and cellar work has secured its place among Bordeaux’s most sought-after right-bank wines.

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