In Bond Fine Wine. 2012 Château Trotanoy, Pomerol, Bordeaux, France. Red Bordeaux in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 96/100 (NM). Drinking window: 2015–2050. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Neal Martin (NM) — 96/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 28/10/2016 · Drink 2022-2050
Tasted blind at the Southwold Bordeaux tasting. The 2012 Trotanoy is clearly blossoming in bottle. Over almost 20 years of tasting out of barrel, I cannot recall a Trotanoy that has so surpassed its showing at en primeur. It has a well-defined bouquet that initially seems straightforward. Don't be fooled...it opens in the glass and reveals subtle red berry fruit, truffle and ferrous aromas. There…
Julia Harding MW (JH) — 17/20 · JancisRobinson.com, 26/04/2013 · Drink 2017-2026
Dark cherry red. Fine, dark, pure fruit. Dry and savoury and restrained. Highly polished but still has that elegant austerity that is the opposite of excessively sweet fruit. A little stalky on the finish but long.
Robert Parker (RP) — 96–98/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 26/04/2013 · Drink 2018-2048
The blockbuster 2012 Trotanoy has more in common with the 2009 or 2010 than most 2012s do. It stands as an example of just how successful Pomerol was in 2012. A dense black/purple color is followed by a bouquet of minerals/crushed rocks, powerful, intense black currant, licorice, roasted meat, barbecue and truffle notes. Full-bodied and super-concentrated, it is an amazing tour de force in this i…