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Robert Parker
CHATEAU TROPLONG MONDOT, 2009
SAINT-EMILION GRAND CRU
" It displays an inky purple color, a magnificent bouquet of mocha, chocolate, blackberry, and cassis, a creamy texture, a full-bodied and viscous palate, and a multilayered finish reminiscent of a skyscraper. This spectacular wine is almost overwhelming in its richness, thickness, and intensity. Once it sheds its baby fat, the terroir characteristics and other nuances will emerge. This fabulous Troplong Mondot will benefit from 10 to 15 years of aging and can be expected to last for three decades or more. It is not shy either, bouncing off the palate with 15.5% natural alcohol.
The Troplong Mondot 2009 will be a strong contender against the 2010, 2005, and 2000 vintages. Its style is closest to the prodigious 1990 that owner Christine Valette produced 22 years ago. This phenomenal wine undoubtedly justifies its relatively recent status as a Premier Grand Cru of Saint-Émilion. Readers should bear in mind that the 1990, which likely has lower acidity and does not have the same level of concentration as the 2009, is drinking incredibly well at 22 years of age and shows no signs of decline. " - Robert Parker
CHARACTERISTICS
| CLASSIFICATION | Premier Grand Cru Classé, Saint-Émilion |
| GRAPE VARIETIES | Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc |
| AROMAS | Mocha, chocolate, blackberry, cassis |
| FORMAT | 75 CL |
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CHATEAU TROPLONG MONDOT, 2009
Détail du vignoble
| AGRICULTURE | Sustainable |
| BLEND | 85% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc |
| VINEYARD SIZE | 43 hectares |
| ANNUAL PRODUCTION | 190,000 bottles |
| HARVEST | Manual |
| TERROIR |
Soils composed of Agenais molasses, scattered with pebbles and large flint stones |
Histoire et anecdotes
Caractéristiques
CHARACTERISTICS
| CLASSIFICATION | Premier Grand Cru Classé, Saint-Émilion |
| GRAPE VARIETIES | Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc |
| AROMAS | Mocha, chocolate, blackberry, cassis |
| FORMAT | 75 CL |
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