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Special Price - No Further Discount AppliesChâteau Troplong Mondot is the power of the ‘terroir’ tempered by the glistening fruit, an aromatic richness enhanced with elegant precision. The perfect balance of elements that respond to one another. The revelation of a unique universe that opens itself up over time.On the right bank of Bordeaux, where most of estates do not exceed 10 hectares, Château Troplong Mondot boasts one of the largest estates in the Saint-Émilion appellation. Founded in 1700, the Premier Grand Cru Classé Château Troplong Mondot produces one of the most beloved wines of Saint-Émilion.The vineyard is entirely managed using integrated viticultural practices. The vines are 30 years old on average and are cultivated on clay-limestone soils, a typical feature of the appellation.Robert Parker's 99 Points Tasting NotesInky, bluish/black/purple, with notes of spring flowers, licorice, camphor, graphite, and a boatload of blueberry, black raspberry and blackberry fruit, this is a powerful, full-bodied Troplong Mondot. All the building components of acidity, tannin, wood and alcohol are judiciously and impressively integrated. It is a blend of 90% Merlot and the rest equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc made by Christine Valette and her husband Xavier Pariente with the consultancy help of Michel Rolland. I-m not sure what the heady alcohol level is in Troplong Mondot in 2010 (it certainly must be in the 15%+ range), but it is well-concealed behind the extravagant, richness, full-bodied power, and pure nobility of this majestic wine. Forget this for 5-7 years and drink it over the following three decades.
An absolutely stunning wine from this estate, which seems to be on a mission to produce exquisite world-class wines with enormous aging potential, the 2010 is showing better from bottle than it even did from barrel.Grape VarietalsMerlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc.ABV15.5%
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Strong and charismatic personalities punctuate Troplong Mondot’s history. As the owner since 2017, the company SCOR writes a new chapter in the history of the property and fully commits to a vision of the future developing Troplong Mondot. This French leader in reinsurance gives an impulse to a renovation program which will enhance the terroir’s characteristics while being involved in the development of their biodiversity.
Today, with tenacity and generosity, everyone contributes in the pursuit of excellence, whilst drawing on this indefinable sense of happiness at doing it together.
Let us not forget their horses Ulysses, Bihotz, Rosita and the others. They also help to make Troplong Mondot what it is today.
| Grape type | Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon |
|---|---|
| Country/Region | France/Bordeaux |
| Critics Review | Robert Parker - 99 PointsDecanter - 92 Points - Jane AnsonOne of the wines that I was most excited about retasting, just to check in on how this older style of Troplong has aged. The fruit factor here centres on fig and prunes, it is impressive, broad shouldered, concentrated and full of exotic spicing. No one would say this won't make an impression on a table, but you feel the manipulation, it is far from effortless. Higher alcohol evident, in a way that is rare in this vintage that has everything turned up to the max, and frankly 16%abv is extremely hard to reconcile with the balance that most people look for in Bordeaux. |
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