Description
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Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent
Deep garnet in color, the 2017 Troplong Mondot is reduced to begin with so needs a little swirling before setting free gorgeous aromas of lilacs, kirsch, raspberry leaves, and black raspberries, followed by hints of cinnamon stick, star anise, and garrigue. Medium-bodied, the palate is bright, lively and refreshing, framed by very fine-grained tannins, finishing long and perfumed.
The very well situated Troplong Mondot vineyard of 33 hectares contains 85% Merlot with 2% Cabernet Franc and 13% Cabernet Sauvignon (high for St Emilion). This Chateau used to produce concentrated St Emilions under the control of consultant wine-maker Michel Rolland and his team. The black coloured wines made here were not for those who prefer the more classic, subtle style of St Emilion. However the property was sold in the summer of 2017 and Aymeric de Gironde (formerly of Pichon Baron and Cos d'Estournel) brought in by the new owners to take charge. The new wine-making consultant is Thomas Duclos who also advises Canon. We expect major changes here and a shift to the production of more traditional and sophisticated wines.
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