Château Trotanoy ' Pomerol 2014 '

Even though there is no official classification for Pomerol, Château Trotanoy is historically considered one of the top estates. The soil is a combination of clay and red gravel, with an iron-rich subsoil, and has proven to be excellent for viticulture. In 1953, Château Trotanoy was purchased by Jean-Pierre Moueix, and it was one of the few estates that survived the severe frost of 1956. As a result, the vineyard has a large number of relatively old vines. The vineyard spans 7.20 hectares, located on the western side of the "plateau," and the majority of the vineyard is planted with Merlot (90%) and the remainder with Cabernet Franc (10%).

Description: Cassis, blackcurrants, chocolate and spices, fine tannins and acidity, full-bodied and soft on the palate.

Pairs well with: Duck, pheasant, red meat.

Fun fact: The name "Trotanoy" comes from "trop ennuie" (or "too annoying") because the land was difficult to cultivate.