2015 Ch Troplong Mondot, St Emilion, 1er Cru Grand Classe
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Troplong Mondot is one of its most beautiful representatives of the very old tradition of wine growing in Saint-Émilion.
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Troplong Mondot is one of its most beautiful representatives of the very old tradition of wine growing in Saint-Émilion.
At the beginning of the XVIIIth century, the Mondot estate belonged to one of the most prestigious aristocratic families in Gironde: the de Sèze family. They became famous by defending Louis XVI before the Constitution.
The count, Peer de France, who was also a member of the French Academy, brought his knowledge and experience to the property, and the wine of Mondot quickly became one of the most sought after in Saint-Émilion.
In 1850, Raymond-Théodore Troplong acquired Mondot expending the vineyards and promoting the repitation of the Estate. After the death of Raymond the Estate was inherited by Eduard Troplong who, as was the trend at that time, added Mondot to his own name. Troplong Mondot was born!
At the beginning of the XXth century, the Valette family bought the property shaped by its previous owners.
Had he remembered, in 1868 it was established as one of the “Grands” of Saint-Émilion in Féret’s list? Or had he been charmed by the magic of this property and the beauty of the garden surrounding this large attractive home facing the village of Saint-Émilion?
At the beginning of the 1980’s, Christine and Xavier Pariente improved the quality of their wines and its renown around the world.
Xavier Pariente, in a close collaboration with winemaker Jean-Philippe Fort and Claude and Lydia Bourguignon, specialists in sustainable development in soils, conducted an ecological study of the parcellar cultural profile to restore the biodiversity of the soils.
The vineyard has been restructured and today, a third of the property is cultivated and worked only with horses. For decades, no insecticide nor pesticide has been used. A sustainable, original and innovative cultural approach is set up.
In 2010, Xavier Pariente created the first guest rooms on the property and, in 2012 a successful restaurant. “Les Belles Perdrix de Troplong Mondot".
Château Troplong Mondot .
Château Troplong Mondot is grown on extensive vineyards rich in limestone clay soils.
Powerful, well-structured with pronounced complex tannins, its deep aromas of truffles and blackberries develop over time.
Vinification method
Hand harvested. Total destemming.
Alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks.
Malotactic fermentation in oak barrels.Matured in oak barrels of which 75% are new oak and 25% are one-year old, for 12 to 24 months depending on the vintage.
Blending at maturity produces Troplong Mondot.
Natural egg whites are used for fining, if required.
- Average production -
60,000 to 90,000 bottles Troplong Mondot
Expressive, ripe dark plums swathed in aromas of mocha, toasted baking spices, graphite, blackberries and mulberries. The flavor-soaked palate arrives on suave, velvety tannins, delivering flavors of vibrant, concentrated dark plums, mulberries, dark chocolate and cocoa in a youthful, fresh style. Terrific wine with ultra-long finish. An essay in power and elegance. Essence-like. Best from 2020.
98 pts – JSuckling
| Product/Service Sold Out | No |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Certified Organic |
| Country | France |
| Region | St. Emilion |
| Varietals | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 98 |
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