Château Tronquoy-Lalande St Estèphe Cru Bourgeois 2014
Saint-Estèphe AOC Cru Bourgeois
This superb Saint-Estèphe estate is overseen by Hervé Berland, who worked for many years for the legendary Mouton Rothschild. An echo of that estate’s greatness can clearly be seen in the wood smoke aromas, smooth black fruit and long elegant finish.
Wine Details
- Red - Medium Bodied
- Fine wine
France- Deep ruby
- Cabernet-based blend
- 10.88 Units
- 14.5% ABV
- 750 ml
- 31 December 2035
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Voluptuous, velvety tannins, deep black fruit, mint, herbal, spices
Aroma
Dark berries, plum, cedar, cigar box, wood smoke and mint
The Wine
Formerly in the telecommunications industry, the Bouygues brothers bought both Saint-Estèphe properties, Château Tronquoy-Lalande and Second Growth Château Montrose, in 2006. Both underwent massive renovation (10 million Euros was spent on Tronquoy-Lalande alone) and the investment has certainly made a difference. This is the 7-year-old 2014 from Tronquoy-Lalande – a sleeper of a vintage that is just beginning to show at its best. It was made by the same team as the high profile Château Montrose, all overseen today by Hervé Berland. Critic Jane Anson calls Tronquoy's wines "“one of the most reliable buys of the appellation.” A fine claret, delicious now, but one that will continue to age gracefully. Perfect with a fine ‘rosbif’ dinner.
"Another big, dark St-Estèphe, but in spite of the rich body, there is also a cool, minty note"
James Suckling
