1995 Trotanoy
By Chateau Trotanoy
1995 Trotanoy from Chateau Trotanoy, Pomerol, Bordeaux
In the landscape of fine wines, the 1995 vintage from Pomerol stands as a particularly distinguished year, with Chateau Trotanoy producing a Trotanoy that captures the essence of what makes this region's offerings compelling for savvy wine investors. The season's climatic conditions fostered an assemblage that displayed an exceptional balance and ripe tannins, giving birth to a wine poised for exquisite aging.
A Testament to Terroir and Time
Encapsulating the pedigree of Pomerol's terroir, the 1995 Trotanoy manifests structure, complexity, and depth with a finesse that is unmistakably Trotanoy—underscored by its rich fruit character and formidable tannic backbone which has softened graciously over time. The seasons were kind to Pomerol's vignerons, administering just enough challenge to draw out resilience and concentration in the grape skins.
Investment Grade Elegance
The allure for collectors lies not merely in its present-day opulence but in the 1995 Trotanoy's promise of further evolution within the sanctity of the cellar. Nestled amongst Bordeaux's finest, Chateau Trotanoy’s interpretation of the Merlot-centric blend embraces a lineage of earthy robustness intertwined with hints of truffle, black fruit, and an underlay of minerality—a siren’s call for those intent on amassing investment-grade labels.
Bearing witness to the dynamism of both season and soil, it is a well-documented truth that wines from Pomerol offer substantial rewards over time. Undeniably, the 1995 Trotanoy illustrates this beautifully, striking a poised equilibrium between power and elegance—a tutorial in the noble art of patience as the wine's storied layers unfurl.
In summary, as one explores the narrative tapestry that is fine wine investment, adding a chapter that features the 1995 Trotanoy from Chateau Trotanoy could very well be a sagacious plot twist. Imbued with Pomerol’s profound terroir expression and benefiting from an excellent vintage year, this offering stands as a captivating epicurean artifact capable of bestowing both hedonistic pleasure and prudent investment returns.
Current market price
£2,800.00
12x75cl
Highest score
96
POP score
175
Scores and tasting notes
A deep garnet core with deep brick rim though it is not quite as clear as I was expecting. A fine multi-faceted nose of dates, sous-bois, graphite and tar, then a touch of liquorice developing. A soft entry, the first where the tannins have matured enough to be pleasurable. Raspberry, tar, a touch of savoury fruits on the mid-palate. Harmonious but there is a touch of rusticity here which I find endearing. Clams up on the finish indicating that it could do with another five or six years cellaring. Very impressive. Drink 2012-2035. Tasted May 2007.
Neal Martin - Wine Journal Dec 2007
Certainly the best Trotanoy between 1998 and 1982, the 1995 has a deep saturated ruby color that is dark to the rim. Relatively shut down when tasted in 2002 on several occasions, the wine, with coaxing, does offer some notes of earth, raspberry, black cherries, and a hint of licorice. Medium to full-bodied, powerful, and backward, it is an impressively constituted Trotanoy that is relatively large-scaled but the huge level of tannin also means it might be a modern-day version of the 1970. Time will tell. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2025. Last tasted, 2/02.
Robert Parker Jr - The Wine Advocate, 31 December 2002