2010 Château Trotanoy Pomerol Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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This is one sexy beast. With the texture of velvet, the aromas of a flower shop that also sells fruit, chocolate and truffles, the wine is incredibly rich and sensuous. Yes, it is still young, but it is so stunning, it was impossible not to finish the bottle. 6,332 Views Tasted Apr 16, 2016Flowers, chocolate, licorice, plums and ripe, fresh, juicy, earthy black cherry notes are easy to find in the aromatics. On the palate, the wine is rich, deep, concentrated, silky and long. The powerful, intense, expansive finish grows, displaying a wide array of fruits and spice. The wine is structured with the ability to age for decades. I prefer the 2009 for its hedonistic, sensuous qualities, but this is a sublime vintage for Trotanoy, just different in style. I hope to compare both over the years. 7,947 Views Tasted Aug 9, 2013Deep ruby in color, flowers, truffle, Asian spice and earthy scented. Opulent, rich, supple, and luxurious, the refined black and red fruit wine is very strong. But it seems restrained, like a race horse being held back from entering into a full gallop. This is not at the level of the other worldly 2008 or 2009. Those vintages remain the modern day reference points for Trotanoy. 95-97 Pts 9,088 Views Tasted Apr 21, 2011 |
When to Drink Chateau Trotanoy, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Chateau Trotanoy is much better with at least 12-15 years of aging in good vintages. Young vintages can be decanted for 2-3 hours or more. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume.
Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment. Chateau Trotanoy offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 15-50 years of age after the vintage.
Serving Chateau Trotanoy with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips
Chateau Trotanoy is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift. Chateau Trotanoy is best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes.
Chateau Trotanoy is also good when matched with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta.