2019 La Mondotte Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
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Log inLa Mondotte's roots date back to the 19th century, but although much of the current vineyard was planted before the First World War, the estate as it is known today was born from a much more recent history. Château La Mondotte was bought by the Neipperg family in 1971, at the same time as neighboring Canon-La-Gaffelière, and remained in the shadows until the mid-1990s when Stephan von Neipperg embarked on an extreme makeover: a new château, winemaking facilities and special cellars. With the help of renowned oenologist Stephane Derenoncourt, yields were reduced, new oak was introduced, the fertile clay-limestone terroir was fully exploited and the 1996 vintage (released simply as La Mondotte, heralding a new start for the estate) received with enormous critical acclaim. A string of great vintages since then have helped La Mondotte rise from an unranked position straight to the Premier Grand Cru Classé (B) in the 2012 Saint Emilion classification, heralding the birth of a new iconic Bordeaux. La Mondotte's vines are on average 50 years old, on the limestone slopes above Pavie Decesse, and produce fewer than 10,000 bottles per year.
The 4.5 hectare vineyard is located between Bellevue Mondotte and Troplong-Mondot, but the soil here is shallower than the deep clay that characterizes the latter estate. Entirely planted with Merlot and certified organic, the estate is farmed using all the methods typical of Von Niepperg's progressive approach to viticulture. With a lower pH and higher acidity than the more sensual Canon la Gaffelière, La Mondotte is often a more muscular, tightly wound wine, but the inherent charm of the 2019 vintage makes for an unusually wide drinking window. The 2019 is a blend of 79% Merlot and 21% Cabernet Franc
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RP 95
Reviewed by:
William Kelley
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
2025 - 2050
Aromas of smoky blackberries, black truffles, pipe tobacco, loamy soil and rose petals introduce the 2019 La Mondotte, a medium to full-bodied, deep and velvety wine that's lively and gourmand, with a rich core of fruit that's framed by beautifully polished tannins. This Merlot-dominant cuvée derives from vineyards on the plateau neighboring Troplong-Mondot, but the soils are shallower here, without the same reserves of deep clay.
This 4.5-hectare vineyard sits in between Bellevue Mondotte and Troplong-Mondot, but the soils here are shallower than the deep clays that characterize the latter estate. Planted entirely with Merlot and certified organic, the estate is farmed using all the methods typical of von Niepperg's forward-thinking approach to viticulture. With lower pH and higher acidity than the more sensual Canon la Gaffelière, La Mondotte is often a more muscular, tightly wound wine, but the inherent charm of the 2019 vintage will make for an unusually broad drinking window.
Published: Apr 07, 2022
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James Suckling
LA MONDOTTE ST.-EMILION 2019
Monday, December 5, 2022
CountryFrance
RegionBordeaux
Vintage2019
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97
This has a fragrant nose of blackberries, red tea, cloves, bark, orange zest and dark chocolate. Sandalwood and tile, too. Full-bodied with chewy yet supple tannins and fresh acidity. Seamless and rich. Long and muscular. Try from 2027.
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95+
Drinking Window
2029 - 2044
From: 2019 Bordeaux from Bottle: The Two Towers (Feb 2022)
The 2019 La Mondotte is a massive, imposing wine. Huge tannins wrap around a core of blackberry jam, graphite, crushed rocks, menthol, chocolate and licorice. It will be interesting to see if the 2019 softens at all, or if it remains a behemoth. I would like to see a bit more finesse. Power alone is interesting only to a point
- By Antonio Galloni on January 2022
94
Drinking Window
2026 - 2050
From: Omne Trium Perfectum: Bordeaux 2019s in Bottle (Feb 2022)
The 2019 La Mondotte has a wonderful, pure bouquet of expressive black cherries, boysenberry, crushed violets and peony scents that flourish with aeration. Sensual yet succinctly controlled. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins, very smooth and cohesive. This is not a deep La Mondotte, and you might quibble about a slightly brief aftertaste, though I suspect this is more due to tasting in winter. Give this 3–4 years in bottle and it will gain depth and persistence to become a very fine Saint-Émilion.
- By Neal Martin on December 2021
(94-96)
From: 2019 Bordeaux: A Long, Strange Trip (Jun, 2020)
Liquified rocks, gravel, blackberry jam, smoke, licorice and dried flowers are some of the many aromas and flavors that infuse La Mondotte with tremendous character. Brooding and potent, the 2019 possesses dazzling richness married to structure. I can't wait to taste it from bottle. It is a wine of tremendous breeding.
- By Antonio Galloni on June 2020
(93-95)
Drinking Window
2024 - 2050
From: Uncertain Smile: Bordeaux 2019 (Jun 2020)
The 2019 La Mondotte was picked on 19 September to 7 October at 51hl/ha and matured in 70% new oak (this appears to be lowered since a decade or so ago when it regularly saw 100%.) It boasts and opulent, quite ravishing bouquet with red berry fruit, sage, cedar and hints of camphor imparting a light medicinal tincture. The palate is medium-bodied with fine and very lithe tannins that imbue this La Mondotte with a creamy texture. This is another Saint-Émilion without a hair out of place, very sensual and for want of a better word, almost nubile. The 70% new oak is an assiduous decision and allows the terroir to come through on the finish. Excellent.
- By Neal Martin on May 2020
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- Premier Grand Cru Classé B de Saint-Émilion
La Mondotte's roots date back to the 19th century, but although much of the current vineyard was planted before the First World War, the estate as it is known today was born from a much more recent history. Château La Mondotte was bought by the Neipperg family in 1971, at the same time as neighboring Canon-La-Gaffelière, and remained in the shadows until the mid-1990s when Stephan von Neipperg embarked on an extreme makeover: a new château, winemaking facilities and special cellars.
With the help of renowned oenologist Stephane Derenoncourt, yields were reduced, new oak was introduced, the fertile clay-limestone terroir was fully exploited and the 1996 vintage (released simply as La Mondotte, heralding a new start for the estate) received with enormous critical acclaim. A string of great vintages since then have helped La Mondotte rise from an unranked position straight to the Premier Grand Cru Classé (B) in the 2012 Saint Emilion classification, heralding the birth of a new iconic Bordeaux. La Mondotte's vines are on average 50 years old, on the limestone slopes above Pavie Decesse, and produce fewer than 10,000 bottles per year.
Deze Saint-Émilion geeft een rijk smaakpalet van zwarte bessen en bramen, geturfde truffel- en tabakstonen, subtiele viooltjes en mineraalachtig grafiet, met stevige maar gepolijste tannines en frisse zuurgraad. Door die combinatie van concentratie, structuur en elegantie snijdt de wijn moeiteloos door vette rund- of lamsgerechten, complimenteert hij de aardse tonen van wild en truffel en houdt hij balans bij langzaam gegaarde stoofschotels. Serveer hem bij gegrild of geroosterd vlees met een reduction of peper- of truffelsaus, bij langzaam gestoofd vlees voor extra malsheid, of bij paddenstoelenrijke bereidingen en kruidenkruiden als rozemarijn en salie voor een perfecte harmonie.
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