2023 Château Troplong Mondot Saint-Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classé

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Château Troplong Mondot - 2023

Château Troplong Mondot, located in Saint-Émilion, presents a beautiful blend of 84% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc in their 2023 vintage. This wine reveals aromas of black raspberries, mulberries and cherries, mixed with notes of iris, licorice, black tea and spices. It is a medium to full-bodied wine, deep and layered, with the characteristic mid-tones of this terroir, surrounded by beautifully polished tannins and juicy acidity.

Climate and Harvest

The vineyards of Troplong Mondot are located on a unique dome of clay, known as molasses de l'Agenais, which has never eroded. The vineyards range in elevation from 40 to 110 meters above sea level, resulting in a wide harvest window. The 2023 harvest took place from September 5 to October 9, with 60-70% picked within nine to 10 days. However, some plots needed more time.

Vineyard Management and Vinification

Since the arrival of Aymeric de Gironde in 2017, Troplong Mondot has undergone significant changes. Plowing with horses and the use of green manures have improved the soil structure. Malolactic fermentation now takes place in tanks rather than barrels, and the percentage of new oak has been significantly reduced, leading to greater aromatic scope and textural refinement.

Tasting notes

The 2023 Troplong Mondot offers a well-defined bouquet of pure blackberry, raspberry, chalk and light sea cave notes. The palette is medium-bodied with a very fresh and mineral-driven entrance, chalky texture and a hint of black pepper in the finish. This Saint-Émilion will develop further during its education and has a very long aftertaste. The wine matures in 60% new oak barrels, 22% in 20hL foudre and 18% in once used oak barrels.

History and Terroir

Château Troplong Mondot, the first Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Émilion, has a rich history dating back to 1745 when it was called Domaine de Mondot. The estate is located at the highest point of the Côte Pavie in Saint Laurent de Combes. Raymond Troplong merged the names in 1850 and created Château Troplong Mondot. In the early 1900s, the castle was purchased by wine merchant Alexandre Valette and underwent a renaissance led by Aymeric de Gironde from 2017. The vineyards are managed as a cultivated garden, contributing to the exceptional quality of the wines.

Conclusion

The 2023 Troplong Mondot is a special wine that combines the power of its terroir with refinement and balance. With its deep aromas, rich texture and long finish, it is a wine that will be admired now and for decades to come.

FACT: It is also worth mentioning that we purchase the (Bordeaux) wines directly and never purchase them through intermediaries because we do not know which journeys the wine has made and how it has been treated. The wines come from the cellars of the Chateau directly to our conditioned Warehouse in Dordrecht where all our wines are stored.