Chateau Troplong Mondot - Chateau Troplong Mondot (Spezialabfüllung) - 3er OHK 2022

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "A wine that transcended both my lofty expectations and anything produced at this address in the last 50 years, the 2022 Troplong Mondot realizes all the potential of this striking terroir. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of dark berries, cherries, exotic spices, bay leaf and orange zest, it's full-bodied, deep and multidimensional, with incredible concentration without weight, supple tannins and a seamless, complete profile, concluding with a long, saline finish. All the work of the last few years in the vineyards and winery makes itself felt, as Troplong Mondot's vineyards took the hot, dry conditions in their stride, and the quality of the fruit that they produced has been preserved by a gentle vinification and a discreet élevage, featuring only 55% new oak and some 20% of the volume in large foudres."

DECANTER: "A supremely excellent Troplong in 2022 that has the hallmarks of a concentrated vintage but delivered with ultimate poise and precision. A joy to taste and once again one of my favourites. Sharp, sleek, sour, bright and cool - I love the instant freshness and drinkability of this, tannins are fresh and detailed with both a plush and cool texture underpinned by layers of flavour with depth and concentration. Clearly muscular but pixelated - it’s not tense, lean or austere but generous, charming and playful. Supple and succulent, still with ripe strawberry, cherry and raspberry fruit, a mix of bright red and black berries with wet stone, liquorice, dark chocolate and graphite giving the terroir. Silky, balanced acidity and overall so well controlled and presented. 3.5pH. Ageing 50% new oak, reduced by 5% plus 21% in 20hl foudre, 24% one wine barrels. 98-100 points. "

WEINWISSER: "85 % Merlot, 13 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 2 % Cabernet Franc, 50 hl/ha. 21 % Fuder. Dicht verwobenes blaubeeriges Bouquet, betörendes Veilchenparfüm, ein Hauch Lakritze, Himbeermark und Heidelbeergelee. Am durchtrainierten, energiegeladenen Gaumen mit seidiger Textur, edlem mineralischen Kern und salzigem Extrakt. Im konzentrierten Finale eine volle Ladung blauer Beeren, getrocknete Fliederblüten und dunkler Graphit. Ein Langstreckenläufer aus St.-Émilion, den ich noch nie so gut Primeur verkosten durfte. Damit hat Aymeric de Gironde sein Meisterstück abgeliefert!"

JEB DUNNUCK: "Clearly the finest wine to date under the new team and direction here, the 2022 Château Troplong Mondot reveals a vivid purple hue as well as sensational notes of black raspberries, cassis, acacia flowers, and graphite, with a beautiful underpinning of chalky minerality. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has flawless balance, ultra-fine tannins, no hard edges, and a great, great finish. The purity, precision, and just sheer class are something to behold."

FALSTAFF: "Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe. zarte Randaufhellung. Nuancen von reifen Herzkirschen, zart nach Lakritze, rote Frucht ist unterlegt, ein Hauch von Mandarinen, floraler Touch. Saftig, elegant, seidig und mineralisch, zarte Fruchtsüße, angenehme Säurestruktur, reife, tragende Tannine, delikat und anhaftend, zeigt eine unglaubliche Länge und Frische, sicheres Reifepotenzial, für Jahrzehnte."

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Deeply colored, the wine is rich, deep, full-bodied, concentrated, and intense The depth of flavor, the fullness on the palate, and the silky, lush, creamy textures come across as gentle, vibrant, and elegant, with a lot of depth and width. The lingering finish displays sweet, red, and black fruits, a salted, orange citrus tone, and a beautiful chalky character on the backend. The wine blends 85% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 2% Cabernet Franc. 14.9% ABV, 3.48 pH. Harvesting started August 29 - September 26. Drink from 2027-2060."

WINE ENTHUSIAST: "The wine has a silky texture, with ripe black tannins, fine acidity and black fruits. The wine is both succulent and seriously structured. It is one of the best from this estate in many years and shows great tension, depth and a long-term promise."

JAMES SUCKLING: "Very attractive aromas of plums and chocolate with hints of raspberry bush and hazelnut. So fresh and even savory with medium to full body. Such a wide tannin structure building up on the palate. Shows depth and length with lots of minerality. Floral. Beautiful already. 85% merlot, 13% cabernet sauvignon and 2% cabernet franc."

LISA PERROTTI-BROWN: „Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2022 Troplong Mondot needs a swirl or two to awaken scents of blueberry compote, juicy blackberries, and Morello cherries, giving way to fragrant wafts of raspberry leaves, wilted roses, Ceylon tea, crushed rocks, and cedar, plus a hint of licorice. The concentrated, big, voluptuous, full-bodied palate is bursting with bright, shiny black and red berry layers, supported by super-plush tannins and fantastic tension, finishing with epic length and loads of mineral sparks. pH 3.48."

JANCIS ROBINSON: "Fragrant and fine with red-fruit and liquorice notes. An impressive amount of juicy fruit on the palate, the tannins plentiful but silky and smooth. Builds on the palate providing a long, fresh, chalky finish. Elegant and harmonious."