Trotanoy Pomerol 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Trotanoy
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 90%, Cabernet Franc 10%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 99; Jeb Dunnuck 100; James Suckling 100; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 99; Decanter 98; Wine Spectator 95; Wine Enthusiast 96

Tasting Note
Opulent black-fruit core (blackberry, black cherry) with violets, cocoa, licorice, eucalyptus and exotic spice. Full-bodied, concentrated, velvety texture, framed by firm grainy tannins and a long, mineral, graphite-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, ribeye, duck confit, beef bourguignon, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean barbecue, soy-braised short ribs, rich mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; fermented in small concrete and stainless tanks with careful selection; aged ~16–18 months in about 50% new French oak.

Vineyard Info
7.2 ha estate owned by Établissements Jean‑Pierre Moueix; average vine age ~35 years; renowned gravel-on-clay soils with iron-rich 'crasse de fer'.