This is a selection of wines shown recently by London wine merchant Corney & Barrow at the Tower of London and tasted by MW student Richard Hemming.
REDS
Ch Trotanoy 2001 Pomerol 17 Drink 2009-19
Scented nose, open and floral, violets, leather, liquorice. Round tannins with a blackened meat style on the finish, appetising and savoury and well contrasted by the aromatic floral qualities. 13.5% (RH)
£POA Corney & Barrow
Ch Trotanoy 1999 Pomerol 16.5 Drink 2009-12
Ripe vegetal characters, ink, blackcurrant, soft tannins, dry and quite light on the palate, though by no means thin. 13.5% (RH)
£57.99 Corney...