Trotanoy Pomerol 2011

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Trotanoy
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
2011
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 92+ (Apr 2014); Wine Spectator 94 (Mar 2014); Vinous 94 (10-Year-On tasting, Apr 2022); James Suckling 93 (Feb 2014)

Tasting Note
Dense Pomerol: ripe black cherry, plum, espresso, loam and baking spice with a mineral/iron thread. Silky yet powerful, fine-grained tannins and long, earthy finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, braised short ribs, beef or venison; mushroom risotto, aged cheeses. Asian pairings: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ short ribs, braised beef with soy/ginger, rich umami shiitake dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; vinified in small concrete/stainless vats with gentle maceration; aged 16–18 months in French oak (≈50% new).

Vineyard Info
Owned by Établissements Jean‑Pierre Moueix since 1953. 7.2 ha of mostly old vines on gravel and deep black clay with crasse de fer. Small annual production (~25,000 bottles).