{"product_id":"chateau-troplong-mondot-2014","title":"Château Troplong Mondot 2014","description":"\u003c!-- x-tinymce\/html --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeil Martin, Robert Parker, March 2017- 94P:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2014 Troplong-Mondot performed to my expectation now that the wine is in bottle. It has a refined bouquet with black cherries, raspberry preserve and mineral scents that gain intensity in the glass, but never get carried away. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, tensile in the mouth but surprisingly linear and conservative, at least in the first half. It is fresh and precise, then delivers the weight and concentration as it fans out on the finish, a residue of white pepper tingling on the aftertaste. This is a delicious Troplong Mondot that should age with style and grace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeil Martin, Vinous, February 2018 - 94P:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2014 Troplong Mondot has a lifted bouquet with black cherries, raspberry and subtle cedar notes, which seem to be less evolved than many of its peers. The palate is medium-bodied with saturated tannins, impressive density and thankfully sufficient freshness to counterbalance the high alcohol. Yes, there is a soupçon of headiness here, and though it is not my preferred style, it retains balance and delineation against expectations. One of the best vintages prior to the entry of Aymeric de Gironde and his team. Tasted blind at the Southwold 10-Year-On tasting.\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":50520271782154,"sku":"HSS053","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/TROPLONG_64cbd53a-1347-4e77-8422-e0d645ff675a.png?v=1735571753","url":"https:\/\/carlwandel.shop\/products\/chateau-troplong-mondot-2014","provider":"Carl Wandel \u0026 Søn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}