Chateau Tronquoy-Lalande, Saint-Estephe 2018

Get to know: Chateau Tronquoy-Lalande, Saint-Estephe 2018

Tasting Note

A superb rich, approachable wine with character, rich fruit, real depth and concentration. 2018 was a very good vintage, the harvest across the region took place in near ideal conditions.

Kate Says

"A real Bordeaux banger with a lot of charm. This really stood out at a tasting and I loved it's rich fruit, velvety texture and long finish. A satisfying treat to enjoy at the weekend with friends over dinner."

Producer Info

Château Tronquoy-Lalande is a 30-hectare estate in St Estèphe on Bordeaux’s Left Bank. The property is owned by the Bouygues family, proprietors of nearby Ch. Montrose. The 30-hectare vineyard surrounds the château. Soils here are deep gravel and clay. Plantings are a majority of Merlot (52%), with 39% Cabernet Sauvignon and the balance split between Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc.

The origin of the estate dates back to the 18th century. It remained family owned and operated until 2006, when the property was acquired by Martin and Olivier Bouygues. 

55% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc