Château Tronquoy-Lalande
Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend
St. Estèphe, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Blackberry, currant and some earth. Mellow dark berries and medium tannins.
Blackberry, currant and some earth. Mellow dark berries and medium tannins.
Apr 19th, 2025
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
Tried this again (see previous note) showed a bit more promise, but it was tight as a drum. This may have some upside in 3-5 yrs. Core of black fruit & bramble was intriguing along w/cassis & mineral.
Tried this again (see previous note) showed a bit more promise, but it was tight as a drum. This may have some upside in 3-5 yrs. Core of black fruit & bramble was intriguing along w/cassis & mineral.
Sep 1st, 2023
Garagiste selection. $26.74. Smooth tannins. Fruit tones. Great value.
Garagiste selection. $26.74. Smooth tannins. Fruit tones. Great value.
Jul 29th, 2023Run O’ the Mill - another wine from a popular email list that failed to dazzle.
Run O’ the Mill - another wine from a popular email list that failed to dazzle.
May 13th, 2023
