Château Troplong Mondot - Saint-Émilion - Grand Cru

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96 points - The Wine Advocate
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98 points - The Wine Advocate
Château Troplong-Mondot - Saint-Émilion - Grand Cru - 2014 - 75cl - Onshore Cellars

Château Troplong Mondot - Saint-Émilion - Grand Cru

94 points - The Wine Advocate
96 points - The Wine Advocate
98 points - The Wine Advocate
96 points - The Wine Advocate
93 points - The Wine Advocate
100 points - The Wine Advocate
88 points - The Wine Advocate
98 points - The Wine Advocate
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The 2014 Troplong-Mondot performed to my expectation now that the wine is in bottle. It has a refined bouquet with black cherries, raspberry preserve and mineral scents that gain intensity in the glass, but never get carried away. The palate is medium bodied with fine tannin, tensile in the mouth but surprisingly linear and conservative, at least in the first half. It is fresh and precise, then delivers the weight and concentration as it fans out on the finish, a residue of white pepper tingling on the aftertaste. This is a delicious Troplong-Mondot that should age with style and grace.
The 2012 is another truly great wine from Troplong-Mondot. It’s always sentimental to taste this wine, realizing that proprieties Christine Valette (the larger-than-life heart and soul behind this estate) has passed away. She was one of the bright, shining stars of Bordeaux. Nevertheless, her legacy is certainly well-established, and the quality of this wine is beyond reproach. Inky bluish purple, its great notes of cassis, blackberry, liquorice are followed by a full-bodied, opulently textured wine with stunning concentration, purity, and overall balance.
Deep garnet in colour, the 2010 Troplong-Mondot explodes with beautiful floral notes of red roses and candied violets over a core of plum preserves, kirsch, and blueberry pie with a waft of bouquet garni. Full-bodied, rich, and decadently fruited, it has bags of plush tannins and just enough freshness, finishing very long and sinfully hedonic.
Deep garnet coloured, the 2009 Troplong-Mondot bounds out of the glass with plum preserves, spice cake, mincemeat, and potpourri scents plus suggestions of exotic spices, incense, and a waft of balsamic. Full-bodied, super rich, concentrated and plushily textured, the hedonic fruit possesses loads of spicy layers and a very long and decadent finish. If you love wines, you can stand a spoon up in, you're going to go nuts over this extravagant beauty.
The 2006 Troplong-Mondot is deep in colour with minimal ageing on the rim. The bouquet is rich and generous with mulberry, Hoi Sin, orange blossom and melted tar aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin, generous black pepper and graphite notes cutting through the dense black fruit, leading to an engaging, tensile, graphite and tobacco-driven finish that exerts both body and length. It still has that slight stockiness, but that is something I like. I have always found much to admire in this vintage of Troplong-Mondot and it continues to give so much pleasure.
The 2005 Troplong-Mondot is a blend of 90% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc. It was emotional tasting this wine, thinking of the late Christine Valette, who made this compelling wine while battling with considerable courage against an insidious disease. It is a great effort and a superstar of the vintage. Dense purple, it offers notes of white chocolate, blackberry, cassis, and liquorice as well as a hint of truffle and some subtle background oak. Full-bodied, multi-layered, and spectacularly pure and rich, it is a tour de force, and a great tribute to an incredible woman. Remarkably youthful, this wine probably needs another 4-8 years of bottle age and should keep for 20 or more years. Kudos to the late Christine Valette!
From bottle, the 2002 appears to have gone to sleep. Nevertheless, it is a fine effort exhibiting a dense ruby/purple colour along with notes of roasted coffee intermixed with melted liquorice, black currants, dried herbs, and earth. Spicy and medium-bodied, with moderate concentration, this beautifully made, elegant offering can be drunk early in life, but can evolve for 10-13 years.
A fabulous example, the 1990 Troplong-Mondot is only equal by such recent vintages as 2000, 2005, and 2008. The inky, garnet, plum, purple-coloured 1990 exhibits notes of coffee, blackberries, liquorice, camphor, and espresso. Rich and full-bodied with lavish fruit, high glycerine, low acidity, and stunning purity, it is still several years away from full maturity, and should last for another 10-15 years.
Type:
Red
Country:
France
Region:
Bordeaux
Appellation:
Saint-Emilion
Producer:
Château Troplong Mondot
Grapes/Blend:
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Style:
Grand Cru
Serving temp:
16° - 18° C
ABV:
15%

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Château Troplong Mondot

Château Troplong Mondot

Château Troplong Mondot is a renowned wine producer located in the Saint-Émilion appellation of Bordeaux, France. The estate has a long and rich history dating back to the...

Château Troplong Mondot is a renowned wine producer located in the Saint-Émilion appellation of Bordeaux, France. The estate has a long and rich history dating back to the 18th century when it was owned by the Troplong family. In 1850, the property was sold to Raymond de Sèze, a lawyer who had defended Marie Antoinette during the French Revolution. The Mondot family acquired the estate in 1936 and added their name to the property.

The vineyards of Château Troplong Mondot cover 33 hectares and are planted with a blend of grape varieties, including Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon. The soil is composed of limestone and clay, which gives the wines their characteristic minerality and structure. The vineyards are managed using sustainable and organic practices, with a focus on preserving the natural balance of the ecosystem.

The winemaking process at Château Troplong Mondot is a combination of traditional and modern techniques. The grapes are hand-harvested and sorted before being fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine is then aged in oak barrels, with a proportion of new oak each year, for up to 18 months. The result is a wine that is rich, complex, and full-bodied, with aromas of black fruit, spice, and vanilla.

Château Troplong Mondot produces several different wines, including the Grand Vin, which is the flagship wine of the estate. This wine is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon, and is aged in oak barrels for up to 18 months. The Grand Vin is known for its power, elegance, and longevity, and is considered one of the finest wines of the Saint-Émilion appellation.

In addition to the Grand Vin, Château Troplong Mondot also produces a second wine called Mondot, which is made from younger vines and is aged for a shorter period of time. This wine is more approachable and affordable than the Grand Vin, but still maintains the high quality and elegance that is characteristic of the estate.

Overall, Château Troplong Mondot is a producer of exceptional wines that are highly sought after by wine enthusiasts around the world. The combination of the estate's rich history, sustainable practices, and traditional winemaking techniques result in wines that are truly unique and unforgettable.

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Bordeaux - Onshore Cellars

Bordeaux

Bordeaux, in the southwest of France, needs little introduction as one of the world's most famous, prestigious and prolific wine regions. The majority of Bordeaux wines (nearly 90...
Bordeaux, in the southwest of France, needs little introduction as one of the world's most famous, prestigious and prolific wine regions. The majority of Bordeaux wines (nearly 90 percent of production volume) are the dry, medium- and full-bodied red Bordeaux Blends that established its reputation.

The finest (and most expensive) of these are the wines from the great châteaux of the Haut-Médoc and the Right Bank appellations Saint-Émilion and Pomerol. The former is focused (at the top level) on Cabernet Sauvignon, the latter pair on on Merlot.

The legendary reds are complemented by high-quality white wines based on Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc. These range from dry whites to challenge the best from the Burgundy region (Pessac-Léognan is particularly renowned) to the sweet, botrytized nectars of Sauternes.
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Saint-Émilion

Saint-Emilion

Saint-Émilion is a wine appellation located in the Bordeaux region of France. It is known for producing some of the finest red wines in the world, with a...

Saint-Émilion is a wine appellation located in the Bordeaux region of France. It is known for producing some of the finest red wines in the world, with a history dating back to the Roman era.

The style of production in Saint-Émilion is heavily influenced by the region's unique terroir, which is characterized by limestone and clay soils. The grapes grown here are primarily Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon, with some Malbec and Petit Verdot also grown in smaller quantities.

The wines produced in Saint-Émilion are typically full-bodied and complex, with rich fruit flavors and a long, smooth finish. They are often described as having a velvety texture, with notes of blackberry, plum, and cherry, as well as hints of spice and oak.

One of the most notable features of Saint-Émilion wines is their aging potential. Many of the top wines from this appellation can be cellared for decades, developing even more complexity and depth over time.

The history of winemaking in Saint-Émilion dates back to the 8th century, when a monk named Emilion settled in the area and began producing wine. Over the centuries, the region's reputation for quality wine grew, and in 1955, Saint-Émilion was officially recognized as an appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC).

Today, there are over 1,000 wine producers in Saint-Émilion, ranging from small family-owned estates to large commercial operations. Many of these producers are committed to sustainable and organic farming practices, ensuring that the region's unique terroir is preserved for future generations.

Overall, Saint-Émilion is a truly exceptional wine appellation, producing some of the finest red wines in the world. Whether you are a seasoned wine connoisseur or a casual enthusiast, a bottle of Saint-Émilion is sure to impress.

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