Tronquoy Lalande - Saint-Estèphe 2018

Vinous

92

byAntonio Gallonithe3/31/2021

The 2018 Tronquoy-Lalande is powerful and also inviting, with layers of dark-toned fruit that envelop the palate. Blackberry, gravel, spice, menthol, licorice, scorched earth and leather all flesh out in the glass. As it was from barrel, Tronquoy is a dark, somber wine. It has enough sheer richness to develop well for another 10-15 years, maybe more.

Wine Advocate

93

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe3/31/2021

The sibling property of Chateau Montrose, Tronquoy-Lalande has a bit more clay in its soil profile and is more inland than Montrose, perched on the hilltop. The 2018 Tronquoy-Lalande is composed of 51% Merlot, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple colored, it springs from the glass with vibrant scents of baked black cherries, mulberries and plum preserves, plus suggestions of spice cake, Sichuan pepper, tobacco leaf and menthol. The full-bodied palate is jam-packed with juicy, black fruit layers, supported by ripe grainy tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing long with a peppery kick. 93+

Jeb DUNNUCK

93

byJeb Dunnuckthe3/16/2021

Emerging from the same team as Château Montrose and 51% Merlot, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, the 2018 Château Tronquoy-Lalande is a spicy, chocolaty, medium to full-bodied, already complex beauty with ripe, velvety tannins, solid mid-palate depth and outstanding length on the finish. Loads of ripe black cherry and currant fruits as well as tobacco and spice define the bouquet, and it has the fruit to offer pleasure even today yet should keep for two decades or so. I overestimated this from barrel, but it's still a beautiful wine.

The Wine Cellar Insider

93

byJeff Levethe3/16/2021

Showing good color with cigar box, dark chocolate, black cherry and smoked plums at its core, the wine is rich, ripe, round and fruity with a gorgeous earthy character that is already shining. This is a superb vintage for Tronquoy Lalande. The wine blends 51% Merlot, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc, 14.5% ABV.

Wine Spectator

91

byJames Molesworththe2/1/2021

Racy and vibrant, with a pure beam of violet, cassis and damson plum notes streaming through. A sleek finish keeps the elements nicely focused, while pebbly tannins linger. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2031. –JM

Jamessuckling.com

93

byJames Sucklingthe1/19/2021

Wonderful aromas of blackcurrants, blackberries and flowers with some plums. It’s full-bodied with firm, silky tannins that are long and polished. Nice, linear ending that drives long and pretty. Give this three or four years to open. Try after 2024.

Vinous

91-93

byNeal Martinthe11/15/2019

The 2018 Tronquoy-Lalande was picked from 18 September to 4 October and comprises of approximately 25 batches this year. One can immediate see more intensity and precision on the nose, perfumed blackberry and blueberry fruit with a subtle wet clay, like a pottery classroom, in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, rounded and smooth in texture with a fine line of acidity. Plenty of black fruit here and real volume and length on the finish. This is an excellent Tronquoy-Lalande that might have the misfortune of lying in the shadow of the superlative Montrose. But it is well worth seeking out.

WeinWisser

17,5

byTjark Witzgallthe5/7/2019

Vinifera

90-92

byJacques Perrinthe5/1/2019

Notes de baies mûres et de violette au nez. Belle plénitude aromatique. Attaque savoureuse qui évolue sur une texture charnue et souple avec un tanin bien serti. Très joli vin.  

The Wine Cellar Insider

92-94

byJeff Levethe4/23/2019

With a gorgeous nose of dark cocoa, blackberry, bitter chocolate, thyme and ripe, red fruits, this is a stunner. The wine has body, depth and freshness with a dark roast espresso and blackberry pop in the finish. This is the strongest vintage for Tronquoy Lalande produced yet! Blended from 51% Merlot, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc, the harvest took place September 18 to October 4.

Wine Advocate

93-95

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe4/23/2019

This vineyard, owned by Château Montrose, has a bit more clay and is more inland than Montrose. The 2018 Tronquoy-Lalande is composed of 51% Merlot, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc, harvested from September 18 to October 4. Deep purple-black in color, it has a very spritely and open-knit nose of freshly crushed blackberries, black cherries and redcurrant jelly with touches of spearmint, lavender and milk chocolate with a hint of garrigue. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is completely packed with layers of black fruits with a lovely display of red fruit sparks, framed by firm, fine-grained tannins and a lively backbone, finishing long.

Wine Enthusiast

93-95

byRoger Vossthe4/17/2019

Ripe, dense and juicy, this is a fine, rich wine. Its big tannins are masked by a black plum flavor and plenty of acidity. It is powerful but not excessive.

Jamessuckling.com

91-92

byJames Sucklingthe4/12/2019

Very dense and layered Tronquoy with juicy dark-fruit character. Roasted chestnuts. Full-bodied. Enormous. Muscular. Verging on too much. But should be outstanding with barrel time.

Jean-Marc QUARIN

93

byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/8/2019