2017 Trotanoy
By Chateau Trotanoy
2017 Trotanoy from Chateau Trotanoy, Pomerol, Bordeaux
The 2017 vintage in Bordeaux was marked by a series of dramatic climatic events, yet the 2017 Trotanoy from Chateau Trotanoy emerges as a testament to the resilience and tenacity of the region's terroir and vintners. This vintage reflects the fortitude of the estate, perched in the esteemed environs of Pomerol, where the gravitas of Merlot finds its most profound expressions.
Navigating Nature's Challenges: A Vinous Triumph
Despite facing early frost, which thinned the herd and reduced yields, the harvest that remained benefited from an undeniably intense focus of flavours. It is in these concentrated berries that the 2017 Trotanoy finds its unique character. With fewer grapes to nurture, each vine redirected its energies, creating fruit with an amplified profile and rich tannic structure that will intrigue investors and collectors alike.
The Embodiment of Elegance and Endurance
On the palate, one is greeted by a harmonious blend of power and finesse; a signature Pomerol paradox that Chateau Trotanoy masterfully encapsulates within their bottles. Hints of dark cherry and plum converge with subtle earthy undertones, paying homage to the iron-rich clay soils emblematic of the Pomerol terroir. These elemental whispers are elegantly enrobed in silky tannins and a balanced acidity that promises longevity—a desirable attribute for long-term wine investment.
The 2017 Trotanoy confidently asserts itself as a wine with a story—one of overcoming adversity through exceptional viticulture and winemaking. A statuesque addition to any cellar, it is bound to captivate connoisseurs drawn to the layered complexity and illustrious narrative borne by this particular Bordeaux vintage.
Investment Insights: A Vintage Worth Savouring
For investors seeking to anchor their portfolios with distinguished bottles, the 2017 Trotanoy represents a superb choice. Its resilience-driven quality positions it amongst one of the more intriguing offerings from Bordeaux in recent years. The wine’s potential for both palate pleasure and financial yield speaks volumes—encapsulating Pomerol's prestige within each meticulously crafted vintage. Its vibrancy today foretells a magnificent evolution in years to come, heralding returns both sensory and monetary.
Market price (SGD)
$2,780.00
12x75cl
Highest score
97
POP score
97.65
Scores and tasting notes
This is very solid for the vintage with a core of fruit and ripe tannins. Full-bodied, structured and intense. Shows focus and beauty already.
James Suckling - jamessuckling.com
A final blend of 90% Merlot with 10% Cabernet Franc, the deep garnet-purple colored 2017 Trotanoy opens with expressive red and black fruit notes including redcurrant jelly, kirsch, Black Forest cake and cassis plus hints of roses, dried Provence herbs, tobacco and underbrush. Medium to full-bodied with generous, expressive fruits supported by plush tannins and just enough freshness, it finishes long. This is quite an opulent, decadent Trotanoy!
Wine Advocate - Lisa Perrotti-Brown - robertparker.com
Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2017 Trotanoy is 100% Merlot and begins quite stubborn and broody on the nose at this youthful stage, needing a lot of coaxing to reveal a core of plum preserves, blackberry pie and licorice with suggestions of cast-iron pan, underbrush, tilled soil and charcoal. Medium-bodied, the palate is not at all weighty, but it is built like a brick house, with bags of restrained, muscular fruit and a solid line of firm, grainy tannins, finishing with epic length and fantastic tension. A very impressive wine that should by incredibly long-lived!
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - The Wine Advocate, 16 March 2020
Ripe and focused, with sleek tobacco and mineral edges alongside the core of cassis and bitter cherry fruit. There's a nice tug of earth throughout too, and this has serious length, with ample reserves.—J.M.
Wine Spectator - James Molesworth - winespectator.com
The 2017 Trotanoy is a dark, brooding wine with massive tannins and tons of structure. Graphite, scorched earth, smoke, game and incense add to the wine's decidedly virile, potent personality. There is real density and power in the glass. Then again, that is Trotanoy. Even so, in 2017 some of the wine's typically inward, brooding personality is tempered.
Antonio Galloni - Antonio Galloni - vinous.com - May '18
The 2017 Trotanoy is one of the standouts within J-P Moueix's range this year but hey, what’s new? The bouquet is just quintessential Trotanoy, exquisitely defined with wonderful mineralité, very poised with subtle scents of pencil lead and flint interwoven into the black and red fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with filigree tannin, a killer line of acidity and an arching structure that does not put a hair out of place. This is a magnificent Trotanoy and although yes, La Fleur Pétrus shows a little more flair and flamboyance at this primordial stage, I feel that Trotanoy is the one that will attract the plaudits with bottle age. Perhaps the dark horse of the appellation? Edouard Moueix opined it was a bit "obvious". Well, obviously good in my humble opinion!
Neal Martin - Neal Martin - vinous.com - May '18