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A few days ago we released the 2019 vintage of Espérance de Trotanoy.
2019 is an exceptional, if small, vintage. Two main factors led to the small yields: first, a difficult flowering that resulted in an uneven fruit set, followed by a hot and dry summer that led to optimal concentration of the berries.
A few numbers to illustrate this phenomenon:
- Average number of berries per cluster of Merlot: 120 (instead of 200 on average)
- Average weight of a berry: 1.2 gram (instead of 1.5 on average)
The wines are excellent, very seductive in their youth, with supple tannins.
Espérance de Trotanoy, a confidential cuvée only produced in the best vintages since 2009, comes mainly from the gravelly parcels located in the north-east part of the Trotanoy vineyard.
In 2019, Espérance presents a brilliant ruby robe. The nose expresses aromas of cherry, forest berries and a hint of spice. On the palate, the wine is open and vibrant unfolding with smooth, silky tannins. The savory finish is remarkably long, characteristic of this exceptional vintage.
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