Château Tronquoy Lalande - Saint-Estèphe 2015

Vinous

90 / 100

par Antonio Galloni le 26/02/2018

The 2015 Tronquoy-Lalande is just as pretty as it was from barrel. In 2015, Tronquoy leans more towards elegance and silkiness rather than power. Medium in body and gracious, with fine tannins, the 2015 will drink well pretty much upon release and has enough pedigree to develop nicely for the next 10-15 years, maybe more. Readers who enjoy wines with greater aromatic nuance will want to cellar the 2015 for at least a few years, as today, the wine is quite fruity. Time in the glass brings attractive floral, savory, spice and earthy notes that will become more prominent over time. The 2015 is 55% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot and % Cabernet Franc that spent 12 months in barrel, 30% new. Tasted two times.

Wine Spectator

89 / 100

par James Molesworth le 15/02/2018

Has typicity, with a taut edge to the mix of damson plum and cassis fruit flavors thanks to the iron, lilac and wet stone notes in the mix. Offers a fresh and focused finish. A solid effort. Best from 2019 through 2028.   –JM

Jamessuckling.com

94 / 100

par James Suckling le 12/02/2018

Aromas of blackberries, licorice and spices. Full-bodied, dense and layered. Shows the structure and muscle of this estate. Needs time to soften and come together. Serious. Try in 2021.

Jeb DUNNUCK

92 / 100

par Jeb Dunnuck le 30/11/2017

My Bettane + Desseauve

17,5-18 / 20

par Bettane & Desseauve le 19/06/2016

Autre triomphateur du millésime avec un corps formidablement plein et équilibré et une qualité d’extraction de tannin digne des plus grands et, en particulier, parfaitement comparable à celle de Montrose. Peu de choses les séparent désormais sinon la marque plus sensible de somptueux merlots

Wine Advocate

88-90 / 100

par Neal Martin le 30/04/2016

The 2015 Tronquoy-Lalande is a blend of 55% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc that was picked from 16 September until 8 October. It has quite a high-toned, iodine-tinged bouquet with blackberry, wild heather and touches of pencil lead, though it seemed just a little pinched and static in the glass. The palate is supple and smooth on the entry. Here you find more complexity with mineral-infused black fruit and noticeable acidity. It is nicely structured on the finish, perhaps foursquare when compared to its Montrose counterpart, but it should mature into a decent medium-term Saint Estèphe.

Le Figaro - L'Avis du Vin

16 / 20

par Club Vin le 28/04/2016

La robe est sombre avec des arômes de fruits noirs. Le vin est de bonne densité, un rien
végétal, de bonne longueur. Il faudra lui laisser un peu de temps. 55% merlot, 37% cabernet sauvignon, 6% petit-verdot, 2% cabernet-franc. 3-8 ans.

Decanter.com

90 / 100

par Steven Spurrier le 27/04/2016

All the richness with none of the toughness this wine showed in the past – even some florality and freshness to make it more impressive. 2020-2030

Jancis Robinson

16,5 / 20

par Jancis Robinson le 20/04/2016

55% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc. Merlot picked from 16 September. Extremely dark crimson.
Manages to be both fresh and ripe on the nose. Very lively and refreshing. Maybe just very slightly skinny and drying on the end but a very good effort! 13.8%

Jamessuckling.com

91-92 / 100

par James Suckling le 05/04/2016

A St.-Estèphe with crunchy fruit, blackberry and mineral character. Full body. Savory finish. Lovely tannin quality.

Jean-Marc QUARIN

16 / 20

par Jean-Marc Quarin le 04/04/2016

Dans le contexte du millésime, la performance est incroyable ! Il faut dire que le cru repose sur un sous-sol d'argile. Couleur sombre, intense, belle et vive. Nez au fruité pur. Note de cerise. Touche fumée. Bouche dense et grasse, toute en rondeur, avec du jus, de la puissance et surtout de l'éclat. Tannicité raffinée. Superbe.