At a glance

Producer

Château Trotanoy

Region

Pomerol, Bordeaux, France

Grape variety

Merlot (predominant), with Cabernet Franc

Wine type

Red

Body

Full-bodied and Bold

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$260-$340 USD (750ml)

Tasting profile

Dried black cherry, plum, fig, mocha, leather, truffle, sous-bois, spice box, with a velvety texture and persistent mineral finish.

Evolution: Primary fruit is fading, replaced by dried fruit, tobacco, licorice, forest floor, and subtle iron/mineral undertones.

At peak: At or near peak; greatest balance of fruit, savory nuance, and polished Pomerol structure now through 2025.

Structure

Acidity

Moderate, balanced

Tannins

Silky, integrated, resolved

Alcohol

Approx. 13.5%

Aging potential

Significant remaining life; will continue to evolve gracefully for 3-4 more years at minimum

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2015 to 2032

Optimal window

2012 to 2035

Current status

Ready to drink

Current condition

The wine is entering its tertiary stage, showing classic signs of aged Pomerol Merlot with tertiary fruit complexity, polished tannins, and mellowed acidity. Excellent to drink now, but will hold for several more years.

The 2007 vintage was lighter but elegant, with Merlot ripening well in Pomerol. The wine has matured more rapidly than top vintages and is now prized for its finesse, complexity, and resolved texture. Drink now to enjoy the optimal balance of aged tertiary aromas and remaining fruit.

Food pairing

Pairs beautifully with roast lamb, duck breast, veal medallions, mushroom risotto, or truffle-infused pasta. The wine's soft structure also works with aged hard cheeses such as Comté or Gruyère.

Serving

Serving temperature

16-18°C / 61-64°F

Decant

Yes (30-45 minutes) — To allow mature tertiary aromas to open up, and remove any fine sediment

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 4/10

Traditional viticulture; Château Trotanoy employs careful soil management, hand-picking, and minimal intervention, but does not use certified sustainable or organic practices. Recent years have seen increased focus on ecologically sensitive vineyard management, but this was not formalized for the 2007 vintage.

For the 2007 vintage, Château Trotanoy was not a sustainability pioneer, lacking official certification and employing mostly conventional practices. Vineyard work was artisanal and manual, with moderate chemical input by modern standards, but there was limited focus on renewable energy, water management, or packaging innovation at this time. More recently, many Bordeaux properties have begun to integrate environmental certifications and eco-friendly approaches, but this was not yet a hallmark for Trotanoy in 2007.