Château TROTANOY 1983
Château Trotanoy is located in Pomerol , on the right bank of Bordeaux . Bought by Jean-Pierre Moueix in 1953, Château Trotanoy has been considered one of Pomerol's premier crus since the end of the 18th century. The terroir of Château Trotanoy is a very dense mixture of clay and gravel which tends to solidify as it dries out after the rain to a hardness close to concrete, hence the name "Trotanoy", or, in other words, “too tiring” to cultivate. The vineyard covers 7.20 hectares. Since 2009, a parcel selection of gravel from the northeast of the estate has been dedicated to Espérance de Trotanoy, which is produced in limited quantities and only in certain years.
Château Trotanoy is made from Merlot . The aging lasts 16 to 18 months in French oak barrels , around 50% of which are new. The 1983 vintage for Bordeaux was generally very good. The growing season began with a cold winter and a cool, wet spring. However, mild conditions set in shortly after allowing near perfect bud break and flowering and, despite a brief cool spell, temperatures soared in July. The month of August, although still hot, brought abundant rains which relieved the vines. September brought drier and sunnier conditions allowing for a healthy harvest.
Grape variety: 100% Merlot