Chateau Tronquoy Lalande (750ml)

Château Tronquoy-Lalande is known for its fine site that stretches seamlessly over 30 hectares (74 acres) of historic outcrops in the heart of the Saint-Estèphe appellation.  Here Merlot grapes flourish and 52% of the vineyard is planted with Merlot, a feature which distinguishes Tronquoy-Lalande from its neighbours, where Cabernet Sauvignon predominates.  Cabernet Sauvignon accounts for 39%, followed by Petit Verdot (6%) and Cabernet Franc (3%).  The soil comprises an 8-metre-deep layer of gravel and clay. The gravel ensures good drainage, while the clay retains water at depth which the vines can tap into as necessary.