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Set across 7 hectares on the western slope of the Pomerol plateau in Gironde, Château Trotanoy has stood among the appellation's foremost references since the late eighteenth century. Acquired by Jean-Pierre Moueix in 1953, the château is now guided by the third generation of the family — Édouard Moueix — farming deep black clays and iron-rich subsoils that give the Merlot a characteristic density and complexity. At Halles Quercamps, we have selected this château for the integrity of its terroir, the consistent rigour of its winemaking, and the depth of its reds, which sit firmly within the great tradition of Pomerol. A name we recommend without hesitation to serious lovers of Right Bank Bordeaux.

Château Trotanoy stands as one of the most authoritative names in the Pomerol appellation, its deep iron-clay terroir producing reds of remarkable density and complexity for well over two centuries. We list it at Halles Quercamps as an essential reference for any serious cellar of Right Bank Bordeaux.

A history rooted in Pomerol since 1761

The origins of Château Trotanoy can be traced to 1761, placing it among the oldest estates in the Pomerol appellation and on the Bordeaux wine map long before the region's modern reputation was established. By the close of the eighteenth century, the château was already regarded as one of the leading growths of Pomerol — a standing it has maintained without interruption. The decisive chapter in its modern history opened in 1953, when Jean-Pierre Moueix acquired the property. The Moueix family, already deeply embedded in the culture of the Right Bank, brought to Trotanoy the same methodical attention to terroir and vinification that had distinguished their other holdings. Today, the château is steered by Édouard Moueix, the third generation of the family, who continues to uphold the estate's exacting standards whilst remaining attentive to the evolution of both viticulture and the market. This continuity of ownership and philosophy over seven decades is, in our view, one of the most reliable indicators of consistent quality in Bordeaux.

Terroir: deep clays and iron-rich subsoils

Château Trotanoy occupies 7 hectares on the western slope of the Pomerol plateau, in the commune of Pomerol, Gironde. The soils here are among the most distinctive in the appellation: a surface layer of graves over deep black clays, underlain by crasse de fer — the iron-rich ferruginous subsoil that is the geological signature of the finest Pomerol terroirs. This combination of clay's natural water retention and the mineral complexity contributed by the iron-bearing subsoil creates growing conditions of exceptional character, particularly for Merlot, which forms the backbone of the blend alongside Cabernet Franc. The gentle westward aspect of the slope moderates ripening and contributes to the finesse and aromatic precision that distinguish Trotanoy from its neighbours.

Viticulture and certification

Château Trotanoy holds HVE certification (Haute Valeur Environnementale), reflecting a commitment to environmentally responsible viticulture across the estate's 7 hectares. The Moueix family's approach to farming prioritises the expression of the terroir above all else, with vineyard management calibrated to preserve the natural balance of the soils and to allow the Merlot to achieve full, measured ripeness.

The wines of Château Trotanoy

The estate produces exclusively red wine under the Pomerol appellation, in the Bordeaux region. The range reflects the character of the terroir directly:

  • Château Trotanoy (Pomerol) — the grand vin, a Merlot-dominant blend shaped by the deep black clays and iron subsoils of the western plateau; structured, concentrated, and built for the cellar, with the density and aromatic complexity that have defined this name since the eighteenth century.

Why we have selected Château Trotanoy

At Halles Quercamps, we have listed Château Trotanoy for three reasons that go beyond reputation. First, the terroir is genuinely singular: the combination of deep black clays and crasse de fer subsoil produces a Merlot of a density and mineral character that cannot be replicated elsewhere in Pomerol. Second, the continuity of the Moueix family's stewardship since 1953 — now in its third generation — provides a rare guarantee of consistency and long-term vision in an appellation where ownership changes have sometimes disrupted quality. Third, the HVE certification signals a responsible approach to the land that aligns with the values we look for in the estates we recommend. We suggest Château Trotanoy to confirmed amateurs of Right Bank Bordeaux who are building a cellar for the medium to long term. At the table, it pairs with distinction alongside roasted lamb, duck confit, or a well-aged hard cheese.

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