Tronquoy-Lalande - Saint-Estephe 2015

Located in the heart of the Saint-Estèphe appellation, Château Tronquoy-Lalande has a vineyard spanning 30 hectares. The origins of the estate date back to the 18th century, with current owners Martin and Olivier Bouygues acquiring it in 2006.

As one of the oldest Saint-Estèphe wines, it takes its name from François Tronquoy, the estate’s first owner, and the place-name La Lande, meaning the heath, on which the Château’s historic vineyard is planted.

In 2006, when Martin and Olivier Bouygues discovered this little vineyard they embarked on a large-scale modernisation programme which culminated in 2010 with the construction of a vast barrel hall and a new vat house equipped with a vertical press and 22 temperature-controlled stainless steel vats.

The 2015 Tronquoy-Lalande feels just a littler herbaceous (not green) on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, quite fresh and classic in style with lightly spiced, black-pepper-tinged blackberry and bilberry fruit. Demonstrating ample grip on the finish, this should mature into a commendable Saint-Estephe. 91 points, Neal Martin, Vinous.