1986 Chateau Trotanoy, Pomerol, Bottle (750ml)

1986 is not a particularly strong vintage for Pomerol, but the 86 Trotanoy has really turned out quite well indeed. The wine is again a bit more black fruity than many vintages of Trot, wafting from the glass in a complex melange of dark plums, black cherries, sweet Cuban tobacco, a lovely base of soil, dark chocolate, woodsmoke and a touch of oak. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, complex and very refined, with a slight dip in the mid-palate, but excellent focus and grip, very modest tannins and a fine, persistent finish. I would be delighted to drink the 86 Trotanoy on any occasion, as it is an eminently satisfying glass of nearly mature Pomerol. (JR)" (July 2016)
Chateau Trotanoy, Pomerol