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Château Troplong Mondot Saint-Emilion 2019 - 1er Grand Cru Classé B

Bordeaux

Red

Sold individually

To keep

Wooden crate

100/100

Wine Enthusiast

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99-100/100

Anthocyanes - Yohan Castaing

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98-99/100

Terre de Vins

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98/100

Robert Parker

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98/100

Decanter

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98/100

Yves Beck

merlot
velvet
impressive
grand cru classé
1er cru classé

"The most impressive stylistic revolution in the Bordeaux region. To be continued!"

"The 2019 is shaping up more and more like a consecration, like a rebirth, like the obvious turning point begun in 2017. The symbiosis between freshness and maturity, between chalky and fruity nuances, between charm and rigor. On the palate, the wine stands out not for its opulence, but for its muscles, for its ability to reconcile power and precision with sapidity and sensuality. A brilliant, highly accomplished wine". (Yves Beck 2024) - Delivery in wooden cases possible for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected).

Features

Estate

Château Troplong Mondot

Cuvée

1er Grand Cru Classé B

Vintage

2019

Designation

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

Region

Bordeaux

Grape varieties

85% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc

Terroirs

Clay-limestone plateau to the east of the village of Saint-Émilion

Viticulture

Reasoned

Harvest

At optimum maturity

Winemaking

Cold pre-fermentation maceration in small temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, pumping over, délestage and pigeage, 21 to 35-day vatting period.

Breeding

New oak barrels, foudres and previously used barrels

Alcohol content

15%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Dark purple/black color

Nose

Radiant, deep notes of plum, cherry, violet, liquorice, cocoa and spices

Mouth

Silky, velvety texture, ripe tannins balanced by freshness, perfect balance between power, precision and purity. Promised to age well

Serve

AT 16-18°C

Open

Decant for 2 hours or more

Drink from

2027

Drink before

2050

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with Kobe beef fillet, partridge with chanterelle mushrooms, hare à la royale...

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Domaine rated (guide 2021) 4*Stars (Top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)

About the domain :

Crowning the Côte Pavie, this 27-hectare vineyard has suffered less erosion than all the other Saint-Emilion crus. The particularity of this single-cluster terroir lies in its location, as well as in its very dense, powerful clays from the Agenais region, interspersed with stones and pebbles. Its former owner, Catherine Valette-Pariente, who passed away in 2014, had restored Troplong Mondot to its former glory, when it was bought by reinsurer Scor in 2017. The property was then entrusted to Aymeric de Gironde, who had previously run Cos d'Estournel, one of the Médoc's most prominent crus classés. In order to enhance the nuances and freshness of the wine's constitution, this native of the Charente region modified the vinification process as soon as he arrived: a gentler method, based on the infusion of marc and raw materials, and a reduction in the use of new barrels were the first adjustments made. A new winery is currently under construction to bring out the best in the plots: with this new tool, we'll be able to be more precise in all our technical gestures. It will also enable us to make the most of our latest land acquisitions, whether Clos Labarde or Bellisle-Mondotte, neighboring crus that will for the time being be part of the second wine. In 2020, in this new concept, the restaurant should reopen with the same Michelin-starred chef, David Charrier. 2017 and 2018 mark the arrival of a fresher, clearer style.

Decanter

Decanter

Wine rated (guide 2024) 98/100

About the wine:

The first vintage produced without malolactic fermentation in barrel, it presents elegant, fresh fruit in a linear style with very fine tannins and a supple, seductive texture. 2027-2049

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (guide 2022) 98/100 (Exceptional)

Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

Is there a Bordeaux château that has achieved a more radical stylistic revolution in such a short space of time than Troplong Mondot? Since the arrival of Aymeric de Gironde at the estate in late 2017, the ultra-powerful "shock and awe" style of the 2000s has fallen by the wayside, and a new refinement has emerged. Of course, the deep clays that define the heart of the vineyard around the château itself, are not likely to produce light or ephemeral wines, but Aymeric de Gironde has astutely understood that (to develop an analogy), when driving downhill, you can take your foot off the gas pedal. Troplong Mondot 2019 is a brilliant confirmation of this new direction. It opens with complex aromas of wild berries, violets, coniferous undergrowth, licorice, raw cocoa and subtle spices. This is followed by a full-bodied, velvety and layered palate, fluid and perfumed, whose enveloping core of succulent fruit is framed by rich, powdery tannins and lively acids. Harmonious and penetrating, I never thought I'd taste such a wine from Troplong Mondot. 2027-2060

About the domain :

 

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Domaine rated (guide 2021) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winemakers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)

About the domain :

After the death in 2014 of its owner, Christine Valette-Pariente, Troplong-Mondot, which sits on the most dominant position in Saint-Emilion, seems to be wondering about its future. Together with her husband Xavier, "Queen Christine" embodied the renaissance of this estate, which was confirmed as a Premier Grand Cru B in 2012. A well-deserved reward, first and foremost for the terroir, but also for the work accomplished by Christine and Xavier Pariente over more than twenty years. All the vintages produced since the end of the 1980s (with 1989 and 1990 at the top of the list) have pushed the cursors to the limit to demonstrate the excellence of this property located on the Mondot hillock. A page has been turned in Saint-Emilion's contemporary history. The château offers an excellent restaurant in a personal and refined setting, as well as magnificent guest rooms (Les Belles Perdrix).

Wine Enthusiast

Wine Enthusiast

Wine rated (guide 2022 ) 100/100

About the wine:

The magnificent Merlot blend has raised the alcohol level, while giving the wine a touch of velvet and power. This estate is now at the top of its game, producing a generously ripe wine with black plum aromas. It's lifted by acidity while reinforcing the wine's intensity. Drink from 2026.

Terre de Vins

Terre de Vins

Wine rated (2020 guide) 98-99/100

About the wine:

Troplong Mondot's teams have reached another milestone in their 3-year revolution. The nose announces depth, brilliance and beautiful definition. Superb mouthfeel, extremely velvety texture, both creamy and energetic. Underneath, the natural power of the terroir is superbly contained: an iron fist in a velvet glove, all finesse, precision and subtlety. The whole is juicy, aromatic, electrifying. The finish is both sanguine and mineral, very invigorating. This wine has many lives ahead of it.

Yves Beck

Yves Beck

Wine rated (guide 2024) 98/100

About the wine:

The 2019 is shaping up more and more like a consecration, like a rebirth, like the obvious turning point begun in 2017. The symbiosis between freshness and maturity, between chalky and fruity nuances, between charm and rigor. On the palate, the wine stands out not for its opulence, but for its muscles, for its ability to reconcile power and precision with sapidity and sensuality. A brilliant, highly accomplished wine. Maintenant - 2049

Anthocyanins - Yohan Castaing

Anthocyanes - Yohan Castaing

Wine rated (2020 guide) 99-100/100

About the wine:

Superb nose of violet, black fruit, blackcurrant and raspberry, with a remarkable overall brightness and purity. What brilliance and freshness on the nose! Juicy, fleshy texture, dense but not rough, with a crystalline texture, great purity, precision and freshness. Perfectly integrated, satiny tannins, laser-like as the English say, superb, tracing length, and above all an airy, pure, delicate finish. Great Troplong Mondot, every bit as good as the formidable 2018 and perhaps even better in the long term. One of the wines closest to its terroir. Well done!

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