{"product_id":"chateau-troplong-mondot-2010","title":"Château Troplong Mondot 2010","description":"\u003c!-- x-tinymce\/html --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLisa Perrotti-Brown, Robert Parker, March 2020 - 98P:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep garnet in color, the 2010 Troplong Mondot explodes with beautiful floral notes of red roses and candied violets over a core of plum preserves, kirsch and blueberry pie with a waft of bouquet garni. Full-bodied, rich and decadently fruited, it has bags of plush tannins and just enough freshness, finishing very long and sinfully hedonic. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeil Martin, Vinous, February 2020 - 94P:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2010 Troplong Mondot, which clocks in at 15.8% alcohol no less, actually has developed an elegant bouquet with perfumed red berry fruit laced with rose petal, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003esous-bois\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and pencil box aromas, focused and quite delineated. The palate is silky smooth on the entry with a fine bead of acidity. There is a fair whack of new oak and alcohol evident here, but that velvety finish and its persistence will be irresistible to those that like almost \"brash\" Saint-Émilions. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners 10-Year On Bordeaux horizontal.\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":50520264016138,"sku":"HSS101\/HSS018","price":1900.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/TROPLONG_e352f646-018e-4b9c-b57b-6bce4f1bbd9c.png?v=1735571609","url":"https:\/\/carlwandel.shop\/products\/chateau-troplong-mondot-2010","provider":"Carl Wandel \u0026 Søn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}