Château Tronquoy-Lalande is situated in the heart of Saint-Estèphe, on the left bank of Bordeaux. It takes its name from François Tronquoy, the estate’s first owner, and the place-name La Lande, meaning the heath, on which the château’s historic vineyard is planted. The winegrowing estate was formed in the 18th century around the remarkable château built for the Tronquoy family on a design by Victor Louis, the architect of the Grand Théâtre in Bordeaux. Having had several owners, Château Tronquoy-Lalande was bought by Martin and Olivier Bouygues in 2006. They embarked on a large-scale modernisation programme which included the construction of a vast barrel hall and a new vat house. The vineyards make up 30 hectares, of which Merlot dominates with 52% of plantings, a feature that distinguishes Tronquoy-Lalande from its neighbours, where Cabernet Sauvignon rules.