Château La Mondotte, St Emilion Grand Cru, 2005
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
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.