2005 Chateau Trotanoy, Pomerol, Bottle (750ml)

JA99 "A wine that famously takes its time to come around, and the colour remains robust ruby at 17 years old, with pale sunrise red around the edges. Still plenty of ripe and young berry fruit on the nose, followed by melted tannins and gently-smoked caramel - showcasing the generosity of Pomerol in a way that Trotanoy sometimes hides when young. Cigar box, Christmas spice, liqourice, edges of bitter black chocolate, tapenade, mocha and menthol, still building in power over the palate, on the precipe of tertiary truffle and rose petal flavours. Just so engaging. Last tasted a few years ago, and it has noticeably stepped into its tasting window. A wine that makes you smile, and immediately reach for another glass - and a friend to share it with. Owned by the Moueix family, and a moment at the property when they had introduced smaller tanks in the cellar, and more precision in harvesting with small baskets. 50% new oak." JA for IB Jun 2022

RP98+ "This blockbuster 2005 is dense ruby/purple, with sweet black cherries, cassis, earth and white chocolate in both aromas and flavors. A strong, mineral-dominated, powerful wine (90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc), it is extremely backward, super-concentrated, and tasting more like blood of Merlot than any other Pomerol. Dense purple, super-rich, and stunning, this wine has at least a 20- to 30-year upside to it. An absolutely spectacular effort from this great terroir, it can be drunk now, but patience will be rewarded." RP Jun 2015

JD98 "A beast of a wine, yet also classic Trotanoy, the 2005 Château Trotanoy sports a healthy ruby/plum-hue to go with a gorgeous perfume of ripe currants and darker cherry fruits as well as spicy wood, tobacco, graphite, and an incredible sense of minerality. Based on 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, this dense, concentrated, muscular, yet flawlessly balanced beauty needs a solid hour or two in a decanter if drinking any time soon (and it's stunning today) and will evolve gracefully for another 20 years or more. I don't think this hits the magical level of the 1998, but we're not far off." JD May 2022