Tronquoy St Estephe 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Tronquoy
Label Name:
 
St Estephe
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 50%, Cabernet Sauvignon 44%, Petit Verdot 6%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 94; Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti-Brown / William Kelley) 93–94 (93+); Vinous 91; Decanter 93

Tasting Note
Deep black-fruit core of cassis and plum with rose, spice, licorice, cedar and tobacco. Full-bodied with firm, grainy tannins, fresh acidity and a long, earthy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled ribeye, beef stews, game, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (galbi), char siu, braised beef short ribs, rich Sichuan beef dishes.

Production Method
Harvested and vinified by parcel in temperature-controlled tanks; aged about 12–13 months in French oak (≈30% new). Traditional Bordeaux blending and maturation.

Vineyard Info
Château Tronquoy-Lalande (branded Tronquoy since 2019) is a ~30 ha Saint-Estèphe estate acquired by Martin & Olivier Bouygues in 2006; extensively renovated and moving to organic certification (completed 2024).