1998 Chateau Troplong Mondot Premier Grand Cru Classe B, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 1x750ml

Robert Parker 91

The ’98 Troplong has a deep colour with little signs of ageing. The nose is rich and opulent with glossy ripe dark cherries, creme de cassis and a hint of mushroom ” still a little New World like in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with touches of date and prune on the entry. There is still an intensity to this Troplong, a Saint Emilion you are impressed with more than pleasured by. Tasted December 2012. [Neal Martin, 12/01/2012]

Vinous 90+

Bright medium ruby. Spicy aromas of raspberry, currant, red licorice, smoke, leather and melting toffee. Bright and tight but with good density. Flavors of dark berries and lead pencil. Nicely delineated but currently dominated by its firm acids and tannins. This has excellent intensity and grip, but the firm tannic spine will require at least six or seven years of patience. [Stephen Tanzer, 01/05/2001]