CHÂTEAU TRONQUOY LALANDE
2014 Saint Estèphe
| Grapes | Petit Verdot, Merlot, Cab Franc, Cab Sauv |
| Colour | Red |
| Origin | France, Bordeaux |
| Sub-district | Haut Médoc |
| Village | Saint Estèphe |
| ABV | 14.5% |
The 2014 Tronquoy-Lalande has a more elegant, refined bouquet compared to its peers, a mixture of red and black fruit, cedar, iodine and violets, perhaps picked a little later? The palate is medium-bodied with a ferrous opening, and the tannins are a bit drier than I would have liked, though the overly spicy and persistent finish is complex. It will be intriguing to see how this ages further in bottle. This is a very positive showing for one of the most under-rated estates in Saint-Estèphe. Tasted blind at the Southwold 10-Year-On tasting. Drinking range: 2019 - 2032 Rating: 92+ Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (Feb 2024)
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We offer free nationwide delivery on all orders over £150 (excluding Highlands & Islands). Express Delivery options also available.Tasted blind. Deep garnet core. Masses of pure vibrant cassis, youthful if not primary. A touch minty/leafy. Finely textured, almost chalky tannins. Fresh and refined in texture with equally refined fruit for harmony. GV Drinking range: 2027 - 2035 Rating: 17 Julia Harding MW, www.JancisRobinson.com (Feb 2024)
The 2014 Tronquoy-Lalande is medium to deep garnet in color. Intense notes of Morello cherries, creme de cassis, and plum preserves spill from the glass, plus touches of mint tea, iron ore, and dried roses. The medium-bodied palate is taut with muscular black fruits and fantastic tension, framed by firm, grainy tannins, finishing long and fragrant. Simply beautiful! Rating: 95 Lisa Perrotti-Brown, RobertParker.com (Mar 2025)
Deep ruby in colour, very much holding its intensity at 8 years old. This is classic St Estèphe, there is punch and depth to the black fruits, acidities are fresher than you would find in neighbour appellations such as Pauillac, with everything well held together, cassis, blackberry, lashings of black pepper and cocoa bean spice, open and ready to drink but still with structure and life ahead. Enjoyable, classic, a little old school but thoroughly charming with appellation character. Harvest September 18 to October 11. Drinking range: 2022 - 2034 Rating: 92 Jane Anson, Decanter (Oct 2022)
Château Tronquoy
Since being established in 1791, Chateau Tronquoy (they dropped the Lalande in 2018) was one of the very first vineyards of the Saint Estephe appellation. From the outset its founder was a proudly independent spirit, and François Tronquoy refused to take part in the 1855 classification.
Today this exceptional vineyard runs to 30 hectares in a single block, running down to the banks of the Gironde estuary. It is a terroir that proudly abuts some of the greatest properties in the area, sited on the celebrated Terrace 3 - which also has some of Cos d'Estournel's vines, some of Lafite's vineyards and of course 'big brother' Chateau Montrose's vines. They have developed a very thoughtful approach to their work in the vineyard, and the estate was certified organic from the 2024 vintage onwards. This is just part of their strong commitment to biodiversity which has seen the development of 800 meters of hedgerows, 100 new birdhouses, 100 bat shelters and 6 beehives.
The estate is owned and the wine is produced by the same team that is responsible for Chateau Montrose.
2025 CHRISTMAS RED BORDEAUX MIXED CASE
Nothing says Christmas quite like Claret. It's a tradition as fundamental to the British festive table as the roast itself a love affair that goes back centuries as the perfect, savoury partner to a hearty winter feast.
But in a world of endless choice, how do you find a Claret that truly delivers? That's our job. We've built this case as a modern tribute to that grand tradition, a 12-bottle box of wonders, packed with insider secrets and unbelievable value. This is your Christmas Claret, sorted.
We've covered all the bases:
For the Classicist: We've got the 2016 Château Fourcas Borie from the star-studded 2016 vintage, a superb wine from the stable of Bruno Borie (of Ducru-Beaucaillou). Alongside it, the 2014 Château Tronquoy-Lalande, made by the exact same team as Château Montrose and a beautiful, classic St Estèphe that is drinking perfectly now.
The Right Bank Bargain: The 2021 Château Montaiguillon is simply a standout bargain. The talented winemaker, Mathieu Ternault, even worked a summer in our Chelsea shop! It's elegant and, as Victoria Moore says, 'unfolds like swags of crimson... velvet'.
The Insider's Secret: Want the wine the 'insiders' drink? The 2022 Château Tour du Moulin comes from Vincent Dupuch , a quiet consultant for giants like Petrus, Ausone, and Lafleur. This is his own estate , and it's all about finesse and a supple line.
The Modern & The Plush: We've included the 2019 Clos Manou, a garage wine story that has become super plush, (Neal Martin just called it "Yummy"). Plus, the 2019 Les Tours de Beaumont, the second wine of Château Beaumont, which is owned by the same team as Château Beychevelle.
This is the one box you need for a very Claret Christmas.
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