2021 La Mondotte Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

La Mondotte’s roots stretch back to the 19th century, but while much of the current vineyard was planted before World War I, the estate as it is known today was born of a much more recent history. Purchased by the Neipperg family in 1971, along with neighboring Canon-La-Gaffelière, Château La Mondotte remained in the shadows until the mid-1990s when Stephan von Neipperg embarked on a dramatic makeover: a new château, winemaking facilities and dedicated 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, signaling a new beginning for the estate) was met with huge 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 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. The estate is entirely planted with Merlot and certified organic and is farmed using all the methods typical of Von Niepperg's progressive approach to viticulture.

The 2021 La Mondotte unfolds in the glass with aromas of cherry, sweet berries, dark chocolate and humus-rich earth. The wine is medium to full-bodied, lively and concentrated, with a compact, tight profile, zesty acidity and beautifully refined tannins. Of all the von Neipperg wines, this is the most restrained at this early stage, but all the elements are there for a remarkable success.

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