Rating 100 Points (Jeb Dunnuck)
“Another heavenly Pomerol in the
vintage, the 2018 Château Trotanoy checks in as 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet
Franc brought up in (I suspect) lots of new French oak (although it's certainly
not apparent). Revealing a dense purple hue as well as a smorgasbord-like
bouquet of blackcurrants, dried flowers, cured meats, violets, tobacco, and
chocolate, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a sexy, seductive
texture, building yet sweet tannin's, and just a rich, concentrated, yet
flawless profile on the palate that's already impossible to resist. Nevertheless,
a good 7-8 years of bottle age are warranted, and this magical elixir is going
to evolve for 40 years or more.”
Rating 100
Points (James Suckling)
“Super nose of
dried blueberry, black plum, walnut, myrrh and sandalwood. Lavender, violet,
and chocolate, too. Ripe with wood now, but fresh. It’s full-bodied with firm, ultra
fine tannins. Lots of dark spice is interlaced with the ripe fruit, giving this
complex, perfumed character. Muscular, long and seamless with incredible depth
and concentration. Reminds me of the great 2009, but this is better with more
structure. Amazing wine. This is 100% merlot. Try from 2027.”