Chateau Tronquoy Lalande - St Estephe 2012 (750ml)
Price: $44.99
| Producer | Chateau Tronquoy Lalande |
| Country | France |
| Varietal | Red Wine |
| Vintage | 2012 |
| Sku | 34899 |
| Size | 750ml |
| ABV | 13.50% |
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Château Tronquoy (formerly Tronquoy-Lalande) in Saint-Estèphe consistently receives positive reviews from critics and consumers alike, often praised as a high-quality, excellent-value Bordeaux wine produced by the same team as the esteemed Château Montrose. Reviewers highlight its classic Saint-Estèphe character of structure and power, balanced with increasing elegance and finesse in recent vintages.
General Profile
Style: A classic, full-bodied Saint-Estèphe known for structure, depth, and a pure expression of dark fruits.
Key Descriptors: Reviewers often note aromas and flavors of blackcurrant, black cherry, plum, cedar, tobacco leaf, graphite, and a hint of mint or spice.
Aging: While approachable when young with decanting, the wine generally benefits from several years of cellaring to soften its firm tannins and develop complexity. Most vintages drink well for 10-20 years.
Value: It is widely considered an "insider's pick" or "great QPR" (quality-price ratio), offering a similar winemaking pedigree to its Grand Cru Classé cousin, Château Montrose, at a fraction of the price.
Blend: Typically a Merlot-heavy blend, though this can vary by vintage, with Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc rounding out the mix.
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