2008 Tronquoy Lalande (St Estephe) Cru Bourgeois
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Robert Parker
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The 2008 Tronquoy Lalande has a clean and fresh bouquet with blackberry, cedar, black truffle and smoke aromas, quite lively in the glass and demonstrating satisfying focus. The palate is medium-bodied with clean and precise tannin, very well judged acidity, superb tension and a very crisp blackberry, cedar and graphite finish that is much more sophisticated than anticipated. This surpasses previous bottles that I have tasted. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners’ 10-Year On tasting.
Tasted blind. Dark crimson. Strong cassis essence. Polished and embryonic but well-constructed. Desperately needs food at this point in its evolution! Lots of glamour. (JR)
Light, simple fruit. Very fine tannins, moderate length, savoury finish. Correct and balanced. (RH)
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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
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