Tronquoy St Estephe 2015

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Tronquoy
Label Name:
 
St Estephe
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 55%, Cabernet Sauvignon 37%, Petit Verdot 6%, Cabernet Franc 2%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 94/100; Jeb Dunnuck 92/100; Wine Enthusiast 91/100; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) ~90–91; Falstaff 91–93

Tasting Note
Concentrated blackcurrant, black cherry and plum with graphite, mocha and subtle mint; smooth, structured tannins and a persistent, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, lamb chops, roast venison, steak béarnaise; Asian: Korean BBQ beef, Peking duck, char siu pork, spicy Szechuan beef.

Production Method
Plot-sorted vinification with gentle extraction; fermented in temperature-controlled vats and aged ~12 months in French oak (≈30% new).

Vineyard Info
Historic Saint-Estèphe estate owned by the Bouygues family (owners of Château Montrose); longtime winemaking links to top Bordeaux teams.