2005 Tronquoy Lalande (St Estephe) Cru Bourgeois
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Good depth of colour, soft ruby but still with brilliant reflections. Campfire smoke and grilled almonds on the nose, earthy and very much ready to drink. This has autumnal berry fruits, with an emphasis on cigar box and grilled oak rather than fruits at this point. Definitely one to drink now.
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The 2005 Tronquoy Lalande is a jewel of a wine. Beautifully perfumed and silky in its first impression, the 2005 is understated at first, before the Saint-Estèphe tannins kick in. Gravel, cured meats, licorice and dried herbs all complement the dark fruit. The 2005 has enough depth to drink well for another handful of years. Impressive.
An attractive wine from the owners of Montrose and, at this time, the brilliant Jean-Bernard Delmas, who made all the great Haut-Brions between 1959 and 2003. This wine displays sweet black cherry and blackcurrant fruit, some earth and spice, medium body, and moderate but sweet tannin. Drink it over the next 10-15 years.
About the producer
This 30-hectare estate in Saint-Estèphe is only classified as a Cru Bourgeois yet its terroir has long been prized. Now part of the same stable as the illustrious Ch. Montrose, there has been significant investment here, with rising quality and wines that now offer excellent value.
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
Red
Dry