Trotanoy (pronounced trot-an-wah) sits atop the plateau in Pomerol, the small appellation of Bordeaux’s Right Bank, known for making tiny quantities of Bordeaux’s finest (and often, most expensive) red wines. Like its neighbours, Petrus, Lafleur and Le Pin, it makes stunningly rich and complex wines that will age for an eternity and are extremely difficult to acquire.
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1998 Chateau Gazin Pomerol
Dark red in colour, the nose initially revealed a floral scent that was quickly replaced with lots of plum and cherry backed with an earthy component. This wine showed great complexity and balance but had a short finish and lacked the intensity we had expected. A very enjoyable and elegant wine however, if fell just short of being an overall excellent for us.
Very Good +
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Dominus, the Greek word for master, is also the name of one of the greatest red wines produced in California and fits right in with top class wines from across the world. It gets highest respect and some very high scores from numerous wine writers, from Britain’s Jancis Robinson to America’s Robert Parker, including some 100 point scores.
1981 Chateau Pétrus – Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend
Red colour fading to orange at the rim. An incredible nose that was an ethereal mix of red fruits, forest and a hint of spice. It entranced and made an indescribable impression. The palate started out light and thin but put on weight over the two hours it was in our glasses. At its worst it came across a bit hollow, at its best it showed wonderful elegance and complexity. There were many changes over the course of the night. Not the best wine we have drank but certainly very memorable and enjoyable.
Excellent
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