"The 2011 Tronquoy-Lalande has a more vivacious and outgoing bouquet, high-toned blueberry and blackberry, wild mint and black pepper all emerging with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, fine delineation, good grip with quite a saline, liquorice-tinged finish. Not complex, but there is presence here. Tasted blind at the annual 10-Year-On tasting." -Neal Martin
Robert Parker
RP88
"A cru bourgeois under the same ownership as Chateau Montrose, and sharing the same administrator, Herve Berland, Tronquoy Lalande made sensational wines in 2009 and 2010 that represented great value. The 2011 possesses a dense ruby/plum color, a richer, more textured mouthfeel than many of its peers, medium body, silky tannin, and fleshy black currant and black cherry fruit. It is an excellent effort as well as a potential sleeper of the vintage. Consume it now or cellar it for ten years." -Robert M. Parker, Jr.
Wine Spectator
WS91
"Pure and elegant, with pretty floral, damson plum and currant fruit laced with finely beaded acidity. Nicely done."
Wine Enthusiast
WE92
"Very firm tannins coming from ripe black fruits give this structured wine, produced by the winemaking team from Château Montrose, a solid, dense feel. The core of dryness is surrounded by rich fruits and bright acidity. The wine presents the possibility of good aging; drink from 2018."
Details
Grape Variety
Cabernet Franc
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Merlot
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Other Regional Grapes
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Red Blend
