2020 Chateau Troplong Mondot Premier Grand Cru Classe B, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 1x750ml

Vinous 92

The 2020 Mondot is an absolute delight. Freshly cut flowers, blood orange, sage, mint and rose petal accents are all laced together in this sensual, mid-weight Saint-Emilion. Mondot, 100% Merlot from limestone soils, is terrific. Aging is 60% in wood and 40% in tank, which also helps maintain energy. [Antonio Galloni, 23/02/2023]

Anticipated maturity: 2025-2035

Robert Parker 96

The 2020 Troplong Mondot is composed of 85% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Cabernet Franc, harvested from 4th September and lasting for about three weeks. The pH is 3.53, the IPT (tannin index) is 75 and the alcohol is 14.5%. Opaque purple-black colored, it opens with a vivacious burst of black fruitsa stewed plums, baked blackberries and boysenberriesa giving way to a fragrant undercurrent of licorice, ground cloves, cinnamon stick and lilacs, with a touch of bouquet garni. The full-bodied palate is chock-full of plump, juicy black fruits and savory sparks, framed by fantastically ripe, fine-grained tannins and bold freshness, finishing long and opulent. [Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 22/04/2021]

Anticipated maturity: 2026-2052