Trotanoy Pomerol 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Trotanoy
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
100% Merlot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Top critical scores and notes: Jeb Dunnuck 100 (prodigious, long-lived). Vinous/Neal Martin ~98–99 (precision, cashmere texture). Decanter 98; James Suckling 98; Wine Spectator 97; Wine Advocate ~95–97

Tasting Note
Black-plum and black-cherry core with violet, truffle, graphite and iron-tinged minerality; lush, dense palate framed by powerful, ripe yet refined tannins and a persistent, mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled ribeye, beef short ribs, aged hard cheeses, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (galbi), braised beef short ribs, umami-rich mushroom hot pot or miso-glazed dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested with manual and optical sorting; gentle, controlled maceration in thermo-regulated concrete and stainless-steel vats; aged 16–18 months in French oak (≈50% new).

Vineyard Info
7.2-hectare estate in the Pomerol plateau, owned by Éts. Jean‑Pierre Moueix since 1953; soils of gravel on clay and deep black clay over iron pan; certified HVE3; vines ~35 years.