{"product_id":"chateau-troplong-mondot-2015","title":"Château Troplong Mondot 2015","description":"\u003c!-- x-tinymce\/html --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLisa Perrotti-Brown, Robert Parker, February 2028 - 96P:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheBlended of 90% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Cabernet Franc aged in French oak, 85% new, the deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Troplong Mondot is redolent of warm plums, blackberry tart and blueberry pie with suggestions of underbrush, bay leaves, cedar chest and lavender plus a waft of baking spices. Full-bodied and full-throttle in the mouth, the palate is decadently packed with a solid core of black and blue fruit layers, supported with firm, grainy tannins and finishing with loads of spicy layers. This pedal-to-the-metal beauty is the ultimate indulgence for the hedonists!Blended of 90% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Cabernet Franc aged in French oak, 85% new, the deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Troplong Mondot is redolent of warm plums, blackberry tart and blueberry pie with suggestions of underbrush, bay leaves, cedar chest and lavender plus a waft of baking spices. Full-bodied and full-throttle in the mouth, the palate is decadently packed with a solid core of black and blue fruit layers, supported with firm, grainy tannins and finishing with loads of spicy layers. This pedal-to-the-metal beauty is the ultimate indulgence for the hedonists! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeil Martin, Vinous, January 2019 - 96P:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2015 Troplong-Mondot has a backward nose, reticent and clearly not coming out to play for a few years. The palate is well balanced with supple tannin, a fine bead of acidity, fresh and very elegant with a touch of spice and white pepper toward the persistent finish. Is there just a smudge of warm alcohol here? Tasted blind at the Southwold 2015 Bordeaux 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":50520264343818,"sku":"HSS132","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/TROPLONG_9c7618f3-67b6-44d2-a6aa-d238a5274436.png?v=1735571621","url":"https:\/\/carlwandel.shop\/products\/chateau-troplong-mondot-2015","provider":"Carl Wandel \u0026 Søn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}