Esperance Trotanoy Vintage:2015 The 2015 Côte Rôtie Eminence

The 2015 Côte Rôtie Eminence from Niero is another brilliant 2015 that should be snatched up by readers

which many consider to be the greatest vineyard on Hermitage Hill

it should continue to shine for another 5-7 years

and opens up to reveal the same tapenade and plump fruit frame of the 2010 vintage

To buy or not to buy

Esperance Trotanoy Vintage:2015 The 2015 Côte Rôtie EminenceThis is lovely a definite buy for anyone who wants to understand what Trotanoy is about but can't quite stretch to the main wine. Its younger than the 2010 vintage by five years, but its almost more approachable as here the edges are softened, silky and touched by smoked caramel. The depth and juice to the fruit is striking and you can start to touch the Trotanoy structure. The 2015 vintage saw a mild and rainy winter, followed by a dry but not overly