Château Troplong Mondot, 1er Grand Cru Classé, St Emilion
    Château Troplong Mondot

    Château Troplong Mondot, 1er Grand Cru Classé, St Emilion, 2005

    97/100
    Inside Bordeaux
    97/100
    Vinous
    Available Vintages
    Broking
    1. 2005

      12x75cl

      DP

      £2,194.25

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

    The nose is profound yet not excessively powerful, however there is considerable weight and concentration on the palate and a certain amount of youthful introspection. Fleshy fruit around this concentrated core reflects a blueberry character, and the mineral finesse on the finish is gratifyingly persistent. This will make a very fine wine given a decade.

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    Critic Reviews

    97/100
    Jane Anson,
    Inside Bordeaux
    We tasted two versions of the 2005 here, one double decanted and one opened just before the tasting. First up double decanted, and it is immediately clear that there is still vibrancy to the ruby-red colour, with dawn-rose hints around the edges. Fennel, rosemary, sage, white pepper, white truffle, grilled sandalwood, cedar, a generous, broad-shouldered, nuanced and spice-filled wine. The oak clamps in halfway through the palate and slightly overpowers things, so I suggest still giving this another few years before drinking. This character is even more true in the just-opened version, with the emphasis on cocoa beans, espresso, rosemary and black pepper spice. Strongly suggest giving it a double decant if opening any time soon. 100% new oak, Michel Rolland consultant.
    drinking window 2022 - 2045
    date of review 07/2022
    97/100
    Antonio Galloni,
    Vinous
    The 2005 Troplong Mondot is a heady, sumptuous beauty. Sweet black cherry, plum, chocolate, spice, new leather, licorice and menthol all open in the glass. Hedonistic and opulent to the core, the 2005 is a decidedly exuberant Saint-Émilion. I would open it a few hours in advance, as aeration helps soften some of the initial flamboyance. The 2005 is a gorgeous, captivating wine. It is modern Saint-Émilion at its finest. Moreover, it does not appear to have lost much, if anything, since the last time I tasted it a few years ago!
    drinking window 2021 - 2035
    date of review 04/2021

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    Specifications

    Country:
    France
    Region:
    Bordeaux
    Appellation:
    St Emilion
    style:
    Red Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Merlot Cabernet
    abv:
    13.5%

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