Reviews
Technical Details
- WinemakerChateau Montrose winemaking team
- CountryFrance
- RegionBordeaux
- AppellationSaint-Estephe
- Alcohol14.5%
Chateau Tronquoy-Lalande Saint-Estephe 2015
Direct-imported at a SUPERB price (normally $55+!), this bottling from the same winemaking team as Chateau Montrose and directly across the street from Montrose (!) is an astounding value given the pedigree and location. Only 15 cases! We tasted this back in November and bought every bottle we could...unfortunately there was not much to be had. The same ownership and winemaking team as Chateau Montrose as well as the same exceptional terroir in Saint-Estephe are the reasons this wine is a ridiculous value. This is a very serious wine with classic Saint-Estephe structure and backbone that will award patience and drink well for a decade or more. Cassis, blackberry, white pepper dusted plum and pencil shavings all match very nicely with the ripe tannin and lingering finish.
Did we mention $40 and free shipping on 3+!? While it lasts!
PAIRING IDEAS: You know what’s amazing with Bordeaux? Pulled pork. Classic style on a bun, with just a touch of BBQ sauce (go gently so you can taste the wine!). SO good!!
MUSIC SUGGESTIONS: THE BAND - Greatest Hits. Soulful, bluesy, rock-n-roll.