Tasting Notes
Vinous 97
The 2016 Trotanoy has a brilliant bouquet with mineral-rich black fruit, crushed stone and light crushed violet scents. Wonderful focus. The palate is very well balanced with firm grip, quite powerful yet completely controlled. There is just a hint of salted liquorice that comes through on the finish. Magnificent. Tasted at Bordeaux Index’s Ten Year On tasting.
Anticipated maturity: 2027-2048
Robert Parker 99
Composed of 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc, the 2016 Trotanoy is characteristically a little closed at this youthful stage, slowly unfurling to reveal compelling notions of chocolate-covered cherries, black raspberries and mulberries with touches of pencil lead, crushed rocks, underbrush and chargrill plus a fragrant waft of star anise. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has a rock-solid frame of grainy tannins and invigorating freshness supporting the densely packed, muscular fruits, finishing very long and mineral laced.
Anticipated maturity: 2022-2055

