Château Tronquoy Lalande
The wines of Château Tronquoy-Lalande stand out for their ability to charm from a young age, while gaining even more elegance with a few years of ageing. Merlot (55%), in harmony with Cabernet Sauvignon (37%), gives rise to fruity and powerful wines. A subtle touch of Petit Verdot (6%) and Cabernet Franc (2%) in the blend adds freshness, finesse, and remarkable aromatic complexity.
The winter of 2015 was colder than in previous years, but spring arrived mild and sunny, encouraging early budbreak. Flowering was rapid and even, taking place between May 26 and June 2. The summer was dry and hot, slowing the vegetative cycle. Veraison occurred early and uniformly, between July 21 and August 10.
Alternating showers and fine weather in August and September benefited the final ripening. The property’s deep gravel soils proved their excellent drainage capacity, naturally regulating water supply to the vines.
Harvesting began with Merlot on September 16 and ended on October 8. Parcel-based harvesting allowed for precise picking at the optimal stage of aromatic and phenolic maturity.
In the winery, the first fermentations in tank revealed deeply coloured and aromatic musts. Extraction was carried out gently, with a constant focus on achieving silky tannins. Temperatures were deliberately kept low to preserve the fruit’s expression and fully reveal the terroir’s character.
Early tastings show great maturity, both in flavour and tannin texture. A red wine of elegance and character.
Awards
94/100 – James Suckling
91/100 – Vinous, Neal Martin
90/100 – Vinous, Antonio Galloni
90/100 – Decanter
89/100 – Wine Spectator
87/100 – Robert Parker / Wine Advocate
17/20 – Jancis Robinson
17/20 – René Gabriel
Allergens information
Contains sulphites.
SKU: 107735
