2021 La Mondotte Grand Classé B, St-Émilion
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A brilliant wine in the making, I'd put the 2021 La Mondotte up with the crème de la crème from the Right Bank. Offering up terrific cassis, blueberry, and darker cherry fruits, it's medium to full-bodied, has ripe, polished tannins, terrific balance, and subtle floral and chalky mineral-like nuances. It brings way more density, depth, and texture than just about every other wine out there. Bravo.
94-97 points Jeb Dunnuck jebdunnuck.com
The 2021 La Mondotte is marked by strong calcaire accents and a bit of oak tannin that is not yet fully integrated as the coldest cellar here (vis-a-vis Canon-La Gaffeliere) after their results in wines in barrel that evolve at a slow pace. Like all of Neipperg wines La Mondotte shows terrific energy and drive. A burst of dark cherry fruit chocolate new leather licorice and spice builds into the deep resonant finish. There's a ton of character here. The purities of the flavours is striking. I am so looking forward to tasting the 2021 in bottle.
93-95 points AG vinous.com
Unwinding in the glass with scents of cherry, sweet berries, dark chocolate and loamy soil, the 2021 La Mondotte is medium to full-bodied, lively and concentrated, with a compact, tightly wound profile, tangy acids and beautifully refined tannins. Of all the von Neipperg wines, this is the most reticent at this early stage, but all the components for a notable success are present.
92-94 points William Kelley robertparker.com
Lots of coffee and oak, set against brambled fruit that has juice and character. Highly charged, with character. 90% new oak. Now entirely Merlot after pulling up the old and no longer productive Cabernet vines.
92 points Jane Anson janeanson.com
Lovely ripe raspberry and strawberry flavours with pink floral scents, really appealing aromatics jumping out the glass. Smooth and so vibrant, such vivacity, the brightness coming through strongly with such a brilliantly textured mid palate - it's silky but with concentration and intensity yet also an aerial feel to this. You got the depth and density without the weight. Crunchy, crisp, totally joyous. No hiding here, a pure expression. Not heavily structured but I love the energy, so fruity but also with a salinity on the finish that peaks the interest. One I definitely wanted another glass of. Gorgeous presentation of the terroir and the overall purity on show is commendable. No mildew or frost in 2021. A yield of 45hl/ha. Certified organic.
Drinking Window 2025 - 2049
94 points Georgina Hindle decanter.com
A refined and firm-tannined red with violets, tangerines and blue fruit. Medium-bodied, tight and compact palate with everything in place. Elegance with structure.
95-96 points jamessuckling.com
| Product/Service Sold Out | No |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Traditional |
| Country | France |
| Region | St. Emilion |
| Varietals | Merlot, Cabernet Franc |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 95-97 |
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