Château La Mondotte, St Emilion Grand Cru, 2005

Name: Château La Mondotte, St Emilion Grand Cru
Brand: Château La Mondotte
Price: 1937.12 GBP

Available Vintages

all 1997 2005 2022 2023 2024

justerini & brooks tasting note

Fewer than 1,000 cases of this garage wine will be made in 2005, as the fruit was cropped at only 20hl/ha. The blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, all of which was picked on three days in late September and early October, will see 100% new oak. There is red and black berry fruit on the nose and plenty of freshness on the palate, good depth and polished elegance.

critic reviews

97/100Antonio Galloni,Vinous

The 2005 La Mondotte has softened considerably since I last tasted it a few years ago. Clean veins of limestone-infused minerality run through a core of inky dark fruit, showing just how distinctive this tiny Saint-Émilion property is. Crème de cassis, chocolate, new leather, licorice, spice, lavender and menthol open with a bit of coaxing. This modern, exotically lush Saint-Émilion is a real beauty. Magnificent. Tasted two times.

DRINKING WINDOW 2021 - 2035

date of review 04/2021