{"product_id":"chateau-tronquoy-lalande-saint-estephe-2017-750ml","title":"Chateau Tronquoy Lalande Saint Estephe 2017 750ml","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Mature Saint Estèphe with plum, blackberry, red fruit, cocoa and firm polished tannins.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Tronquoy Lalande Saint Estèphe 2017 is a classic mature Bordeaux with plenty of dark fruit, structure and savoury depth. Plum and blackberry sit alongside red berries and cocoa, with the tannins now starting to settle into a more polished, composed shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2017 vintage is a blend of mainly Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, with Petit Verdot adding a little extra depth and spice. It is full bodied but fresh, with enough acidity to keep the wine lively and enough tannin to continue ageing. At this stage, it is drinking very well with a decent decant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAroma:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ripe plum, blackberry, red berries, cocoa and subtle savoury spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full bodied with dark fruit, red fruit, fresh acidity and firm but increasingly polished tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long and structured with lingering plum, blackberry, cocoa and classic Saint Estèphe grip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout The Winery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Tronquoy Lalande is one of the historic estates of Saint Estèphe, on Bordeaux’s Left Bank. The property is known for Cabernet and Merlot based wines with strong structure, dark fruit and the ability to age beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaint Estèphe generally produces some of the more structured wines of the Médoc, and the 2017 Tronquoy Lalande fits that mould nicely. There is plenty of ripe fruit, but the wine still has freshness and tannin underneath, giving it that classic Bordeaux balance between generosity and restraint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor anyone who enjoys mature Bordeaux but still wants some life and structure in the bottle, this is a very good place to look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Tronquoy Lalande Saint Estèphe 2017 is drinking well now and has moved into a very attractive stage of its development. Wine Enthusiast suggested drinking from 2023, and the structure indicates there is still plenty of life ahead. Drink now through to around 2032 under good storage conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2017 Château Tronquoy Lalande received \u003c\/span\u003e92 points from Wine Enthusiast\u003cspan\u003e and showed strong ageing potential from release. With its Saint Estèphe pedigree, mature vintage and classic Left Bank structure, it is a great bottle for anyone building a Bordeaux collection without jumping into first growth pricing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Château Tronquoy Lalande\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2017\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Saint Estèphe, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mature Left Bank Bordeaux red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Sweetness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Body:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full bodied\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 13.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 55%Merlot, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Saint Estèphe AOC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReview:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 92 points, Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkhill Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Pack Size 1","offer_id":49165719666905,"sku":null,"price":119.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/8015\/9961\/files\/Chateau_Tronquoy_Lalande_Saint_Estephe_2017_750ml.png?v=1788422521","url":"https:\/\/parkhillcellars.com.au\/products\/chateau-tronquoy-lalande-saint-estephe-2017-750ml","provider":"Parkhill Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}