The current proprietor and winemaker of Trotereau, Pierre Ragon, took over the family estate back in 1973. He has steadfastly produced expressive, complex wines that speak of their special terroir.
The current proprietor and winemaker of Trotereau, Pierre Ragon, took over the family estate back in 1973. He has steadfastly produced expressive, complex wines that speak of their special terroir.
What is that terroir? It’s a very unique combination of sandy and silex laden top soil over a bed of pink limestone. Something not found anywhere in the more famous neighboring villages. This contributes to the aromatics and the ability to get ripeness without losing any of the bright acidity. In the cellar Pierre likes low and slow fermentations (15-30 days) which preserves the aromas, but also blocks malolactic fermentation which helps maintain structure and age-ability.
Trotereau has just two wines, Quincy and Quincy Vieille Vignes. The old vines are legitimately old, planted between 1905 and 1943. Even the “young” vines are mostly 20-35 years old.
