Château Tronquoy-Lalande
Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend
St. Estèphe, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Very drinkable ‘17 — a vintage that kind of reminds me of some of the Bordeaux vintages I cut my teeth on, like ‘81 and ‘79. Not big, but with a cooling savoriness and restrained fruit. Cedar, gravel, dried twigs, iodine and some cassis fruit on the nose. Elegant, flowing palate with a relaxed feel and just enough very soft tannin to give some structure. Long finish. Surprisingly good!
Very drinkable ‘17 — a vintage that kind of reminds me of some of the Bordeaux vintages I cut my teeth on, like ‘81 and ‘79. Not big, but with a cooling savoriness and restrained fruit. Cedar, gravel, dried twigs, iodine and some cassis fruit on the nose. Elegant, flowing palate with a relaxed feel and just enough very soft tannin to give some structure. Long finish. Surprisingly good!
Jun 6th, 2023
Deep Ruby with aromas of dark fruits and sweet spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and plum with licorice and pepper spice. Rustic drying tannins, medium finish ending with earthy spice. A bit harsh.
Deep Ruby with aromas of dark fruits and sweet spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and plum with licorice and pepper spice. Rustic drying tannins, medium finish ending with earthy spice. A bit harsh.
Nov 10th, 2020
Nice at the start. Mellow, still good red fruit with some bell pepper. This fell off after about 30 minutes and never really regained its former glory. Good for what it is for sure.
Nice at the start. Mellow, still good red fruit with some bell pepper. This fell off after about 30 minutes and never really regained its former glory. Good for what it is for sure.
Oct 28th, 2019
Cherry cola and dark fruit aromas. Crisp black berry, vanilla flavors. Deep and rich style, still has tannins
Cherry cola and dark fruit aromas. Crisp black berry, vanilla flavors. Deep and rich style, still has tannins
May 4th, 2019A magical carpet ride during a magical year. Dark ruby. Subtle nose. Floral. Taste the softness of the Merlot and hard hitting blackfruit undercurrents as the wine breathed. Wonderful.
A magical carpet ride during a magical year. Dark ruby. Subtle nose. Floral. Taste the softness of the Merlot and hard hitting blackfruit undercurrents as the wine breathed. Wonderful.
Feb 3rd, 2019
Well made, balanced, good use of oak
Well made, balanced, good use of oak
Jun 23rd, 2018
This 2007 isn't quite ready to drink, but the drier slightly harder style suited our lean top round steak from 5 Mary's Farm. I enjoyed the taught cassis and the subtle oak frame of this wine. Maybe I will put some in the cellar!
This 2007 isn't quite ready to drink, but the drier slightly harder style suited our lean top round steak from 5 Mary's Farm. I enjoyed the taught cassis and the subtle oak frame of this wine. Maybe I will put some in the cellar!
Aug 6th, 2017
Nose has a full fruit flavor. Mild flavors of blackberry, raspberry and a bit of cloves. The wine has medium tannins which bring about medium dryness, but has a medium body and a very smooth feel overall. There is also a nice light to medium spice on the end as well. Although my preference is for a less "earthy" flavoring, this wine is an exceptional representation for the region at a quality price. This one really needs some time to open up for full flavor.
Nose has a full fruit flavor. Mild flavors of blackberry, raspberry and a bit of cloves. The wine has medium tannins which bring about medium dryness, but has a medium body and a very smooth feel overall. There is also a nice light to medium spice on the end as well. Although my preference is for a less "earthy" flavoring, this wine is an exceptional representation for the region at a quality price. This one really needs some time to open up for full flavor.
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