Esperance de Trotanoy Pomerol 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Esperance de Trotanoy
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot-dominant (approx. 92% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 91 pts; The Wine Independent 93 pts. (Château Trotanoy grand vin earns higher scores, incl. 99–100 from some critics)

Tasting Note
Silky, medium‑full Pomerol: black cherry, blueberry preserves, Morello cherry, licorice, cocoa and warm spice with subtle floral and menthol notes; soft texture and a lingering, gently spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast rack of lamb, grilled ribeye, duck confit, mushroom risotto, mature cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ short ribs, soy-braised beef, umami mushroom dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; vinified in small concrete vats and aged 16–18 months in French oak (partial new oak); sourced from gravel-rich parcels.

Vineyard Info
Château Trotanoy (c.7–7.5 ha) on Pomerol plateau near Pétrus; part of JP Moueix holdings; L’Espérance de Trotanoy is the estate’s limited second wine (introduced 2009).