Espérance de Trotanoy, which is produced in limited quantities and only in certain years, is vinified in small concrete vats and aged in French oak.

The 2014 Trotanoy had (que surprise!) closed down on the nose compared to its Jp Moueix stablemates. A few swirls of the glass and it reveals very precise, mineral-soaked black fruit laced with black…

A very pure nose that exudes poise and precision, in every aspect of this wine's composition. Aromas of violets, blueberries, cedar, fresh truffle, wet earth and plums lead to a palate that offers a…

2006 Chateau Trotanoy - Pomerol (750ml) available at Manhattan Wine Company in New York, NY

Benefitting from an exceptional location and terroir near Petrus, Le Pin and Lafleur, Robert Parker boasts 'when Trotanoy hits the bull's eye, it can easily rival its stablemate Petrus.' Planted to…

Tasted blind as a vintage comparison at the Valandraud vertical, the 2008 Trotanoy has an attractive bouquet with engaging clarity and purity: raspberry preserve, wild strawberry, a trace of…

The 2023 Trotanoy is showing brilliantly, wafting from the glass with aromas of dark berries, rose petals, bak- ing chocolate, spices and pencil shavings,.

A brick house, this packs in warm fig, red and black currant paste and bitter cherry compote flavors along with smoldering tobacco, singed alder and graphite notes. The finish is quite dark, with an…

Rich, with a velvety feel to the mix of crushed plum and steeped fig and boysenberry fruit. Lots of dried anise, tobacco, charcoal and black tea curl around the finish, where a graphite spine is…

Composed of 93% Merlot and 7% Cabernet Franc, the 2015 Trotanoy reveals a medium to deep garnet-purple color and comes prancing out of the glass with the most striking black fruit preserves, plum…

Dense and ripe but with a sleekness and sense of reserve, as the core of cassis, blackberry paste and fig pate de fruit notes is flanked by warm earth, roasted alder and tobacco notes. The finish is…