{"product_id":"chateau-troplong-mondot-1989","title":"Château Troplong Mondot 1989","description":"\u003c!-- x-tinymce\/html --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker Jr., Robert Parker, February 2024 - 95P:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA very youthful wine that probably will never hit the heights of the 1990 (but how many wines do?), this dense ruby\/purple-colored wine has a very pure nose of roasted espresso, black cherry jam, blackberry, mineral, and even a hint of blueberry. Some smoke and high-quality toasty new oak are there, but now that seems to be fading into the background. Quite full-bodied, powerful, and concentrated, yet at the same time elegant, this wine still seems very young and unevolved. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2025. Last tasted, 11\/02.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eGeneral Information:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Troplong Mondot is a prestigious Bordeaux wine estate located at the highest point of the Saint-Émilion appellation, holding the classification of Premier Grand Cru Classé B. The estate spans 33 hectares and is one of the largest in Saint-Émilion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eVineyard and Production\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vineyard composition consists of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90% Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate produces approximately 7,000 cases of their Grand Vin annually and also makes a second wine called Château Mondot, which has been in production since 1985.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate's roots trace back to the 18th century when it was part of the De Sèze estate. In 1868, it achieved recognition as the second finest winery in all of Saint-Émilion. The property came under the ownership of Alexandre Valette in 1936, and remained in the Valette family until 2017, when it was acquired by SCOR insurance company.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eRecent Evolution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnder current management led by Aymeric de Gironde, the estate has undergone significant changes, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction of a new winery built 12 meters deep, nicknamed \"the cathedral\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImplementation of sustainable farming practices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperation of a Michelin-starred restaurant on the property\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModernization of winemaking facilities with 40 stainless steel, conical-shaped vats for precise parcel-by-parcel vinification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eWine Style\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wines of Troplong Mondot are known for their:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpulent character and impressive aging potential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich dark fruit flavors, including blackberries and black cherries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplex notes of spices, cedar, and tobacco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVelvety texture with balanced tannins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Château Troplong Mondot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50520264048906,"sku":"HSS045","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/TROPLONG_fc810fbc-9605-4083-b749-915da99b3508.png?v=1735571604","url":"https:\/\/carlwandel.shop\/products\/chateau-troplong-mondot-1989","provider":"Carl Wandel \u0026 Søn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}