Château Tronquoy Saint-Estèphe Rouge 2019
Château Tronquoy-Lalande, situated in the heart of the appellation, is one of the oldest Saint-Estèphe wines. It takes its name from François Tronquoy, the estate’s first owner, and the place name La Lande, meaning the heath, on which the Château’s historic vineyard is planted.
The winegrowing estate was formed in the 18th century around the remarkable château built for the Tronquoy family on a design by Victor Louis, the architect of the Grand Théâtre in Bordeaux. The estate went through several different owners until 1968, when it was bought by Jean Texier and his wife Arlette Castéja-Texier. She would run the estate for 40 years.
In 2006, Martin and Olivier Bouygues discovered this little vineyard, historically reputed for having one of the finest terroirs in Saint-Estèphe and decided to buy the property, marking the start of a new era in its history. They then embarked on a large-scale modernization program which culminated in 2010, and with the 2019 vintage the château name changed from Tronquoy-Lalande to Tronquoy.
Committed to environmentally-friendly viticulture as of 2015, the estate was certified organic in 2024. This decision is part of an approach to produce high-quality wines that respect the terroir and neighbors. A series of environmentally-friendly measures have been implemented in the vineyard, including planting hedges, limiting mowing and setting up beehives to help balance the surrounding ecosystems.
Deep red color. The nose reveals lovely notes of ripe red fruit, sublimated woody notes. The attack is frank and greedy, followed by a beautiful concentration. The finish is long-lasting, with silky, elegant tannins. A wine that is appreciated in its early years and gains in elegance years of aging.
