Château-Bel-Orme Tronquoy de Lalande 2010

The architecture plans of Château Bel Orme Tronquoy-de-Lalande were drawn by Victor Louis (1731-1800), the famous architect who drew the Grand Théâtre in Bordeaux and the Palais Royal arches in Paris. In 1936, Château Bel Orme Tronquoy-de-Lalande became the home of the Quie family. The Chateau owes its name to the Tronquoy de Lalande family, who owned it in the 19th century and contributed significantly to its fame. Paul Quie, whose father was already in the wine profession, purchased the chateau from the Delor Firm in 1936. In 1968, his son Jean-Michel took over the family estate. Today, his children, Anne-Françoise and Jean-Philippe, work at his side. The soil of the vineyards is composed of gravel and sandy gravels, encompassing 28.5 hectares planted to 60% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc, with vines averaging 35 years.