COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Château Tronquoy Lalande
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Tronquoy Lalande 2017 is a red wine from the Saint-Estèphe appellation in Bordeaux, France. The estate itself is one of the oldest in the region, with a history dating back to the 18th century, and was acquired by Martin and Olivier Bouygues in 2006. Its vineyard is situated on gravelly hilltops, benefiting from the terroir of the appellation. The 2017 vintage experienced varied weather conditions, including a heatwave and beneficial September rains, resulting in a wine with good acidity and firm tannins. A distinctive aspect of this wine is its blend, which features a higher proportion of Merlot (55%) compared to many Saint-Estèphe wines, contributing to its plush character.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€50
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
NO
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Estate dates back to the 18th century.
Fact 02
Vineyard sits on gravelly hilltops.
Fact 03
Organic certification in progress since 2022.
Fact 04
Uses geothermal, solar, and wind energy in the cellar.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Château Tronquoy Lalande 2017 is produced using hand-harvested grapes, with each batch vinified separately. Fermentation occurs in thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures, followed by a long maceration period of up to four weeks. The wine is then aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, with 25% new oak. The estate also incorporates sustainable energy practices, utilizing geothermal, solar, and wind power in its cellar operations, and is undergoing organic conversion.
