2005 Château Troplong Mondot St. Émilion Grand Cru Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note

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Close to its peak drinking window, the wine loaded with wet earth, smoke, licorice, dark chocolate, figs and black cherries. Concentrated, ripe, round, lush and long, this hedonistic treat ends with an opulent blast of dark cherries, espresso, smoke, blueberry and plum liqueur.

Close to its peak drinking window, the wine loaded with wet earth, smoke, licorice, dark chocolate, figs and black cherries. Concentrated, ripe, round, lush and long, this hedonistic treat ends with an opulent blast of dark cherries, espresso, smoke, blueberry and plum liqueur.

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This could be the best wine made in the history of Troplong Mondot. It has all the depth, power, concentration, fruit and ripeness you could ask for, but there is ample acidity here, so you get the freshness and lift needed to make this pop. I like it today, but another 3 years or so will a lot to the wine.

This could be the best wine made in the history of Troplong Mondot. It has all the depth, power, concentration, fruit and ripeness you could ask for, but there is ample acidity here, so you get the freshness and lift needed to make this pop. I like it today, but another 3 years or so will a lot to the wine.

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This coats your mouth, palate, teeth and gums with flavor. Dense, velvet like textures, perfectly ripe, silky, opulent fruits and a finish that sticks with you for more than 60 seconds! This is pure, bottled decadence. The best wine made in the history of Troplong Mondot so far, and a true testament to Christine Valette.

This coats your mouth, palate, teeth and gums with flavor. Dense, velvet like textures, perfectly ripe, silky, opulent fruits and a finish that sticks with you for more than 60 seconds! This is pure, bottled decadence. The best wine made in the history of Troplong Mondot so far, and a true testament to Christine Valette.

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Inky in color, this is rich, intense, sensuous, luscious, silky and decadent. Packed with layers of velvet drenched plums, black cherry, dark chocolate, licorice and black cherry liqueur, this is only now starting to strut its ample charms. This pure, bottled hedonism and will continue getting better and better for at least another 2 decades.

Inky in color, this is rich, intense, sensuous, luscious, silky and decadent. Packed with layers of velvet drenched plums, black cherry, dark chocolate, licorice and black cherry liqueur, this is only now starting to strut its ample charms. This pure, bottled hedonism and will continue getting better and better for at least another 2 decades.

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The fruit was picked from September 22 – September 29. From very low yields of 26 hectoliters per hectares, aged in 75% new oak, the wine reached 14.5 ABV. From a blend of 90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc, the wine is deep ruby in color. The first thing you notice is an explosion of truffle, dark chocolate, coffee, licorice, ripe plum, black cherry liqueur, baked goods and caramel grab your attention and keep it there. Silk and velvet textures meshed with power, ripe tannins, freshness and acidity. There is a lot going on. But everything is in balance. The wine is expansive ending with intense, pure melted black cherry. You could drink this today and you’ll enjoy a great tasting experience. But patience will be rewarded. Give it 5-10 years. Regardless of all the points or wine tasting adjectives in the world, the true test of a wine for any taster is, are you compelled to keep tasting the wine, not only for new discoveries, but for pleasure. I could not keep my hands off this wine. It is stunning!

The fruit was picked from September 22 – September 29. From very low yields of 26 hectoliters per hectares, aged in 75% new oak, the wine reached 14.5 ABV. From a blend of 90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc, the wine is deep ruby in color. The first thing you notice is an explosion of truffle, dark chocolate, coffee, licorice, ripe plum, black cherry liqueur, baked goods and caramel grab your attention and keep it there. Silk and velvet textures meshed with power, ripe tannins, freshness and acidity. There is a lot going on. But everything is in balance. The wine is expansive ending with intense, pure melted black cherry. You could drink this today and you’ll enjoy a great tasting experience. But patience will be rewarded. Give it 5-10 years. Regardless of all the points or wine tasting adjectives in the world, the true test of a wine for any taster is, are you compelled to keep tasting the wine, not only for new discoveries, but for pleasure. I could not keep my hands off this wine. It is stunning!

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Aromatic fireworks are set off by explosions of cherries, spice, black plums, herbs, coffee, smoke and ripe, black fruit. Immense concentration combined with structure to age for decades are the backbone of this Bordeaux wine. With each sip your palate is drenched in endless waves of thick, concentrated, chocolate covered, black fruit and tannin. But, the ample tannin is sweet, elegant and refined reminding me of the lovely Christine Valette who made what could become the finest wine Troplong Mondot has ever produced.

Aromatic fireworks are set off by explosions of cherries, spice, black plums, herbs, coffee, smoke and ripe, black fruit. Immense concentration combined with structure to age for decades are the backbone of this Bordeaux wine. With each sip your palate is drenched in endless waves of thick, concentrated, chocolate covered, black fruit and tannin. But, the ample tannin is sweet, elegant and refined reminding me of the lovely Christine Valette who made what could become the finest wine Troplong Mondot has ever produced.

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The fennel, blackberry, chocolate and cassis nose got you going. The incredible, concentrated, lush, fat, sexy fruit that pampered your palate was next in line. The long rich, round, opulent sweet, ripe, fruit filled finish let you know this is one of the truly special wines from an amazing vintage.

The fennel, blackberry, chocolate and cassis nose got you going. The incredible, concentrated, lush, fat, sexy fruit that pampered your palate was next in line. The long rich, round, opulent sweet, ripe, fruit filled finish let you know this is one of the truly special wines from an amazing vintage.

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If someone said 05 Troplong Mondot is better than 90 Troplong Mondot, they would get no argument from me. Deep, dark, opaque, ruby in color. Black fruit, plums and spices melt all over your palate and senses with perfect balance. Levels of concentration that must be tasted to be believed are found in this Bordeaux. Incredibly lush, opulent, sexy palate texture. Tremendous viscosity.

If someone said 05 Troplong Mondot is better than 90 Troplong Mondot, they would get no argument from me. Deep, dark, opaque, ruby in color. Black fruit, plums and spices melt all over your palate and senses with perfect balance. Levels of concentration that must be tasted to be believed are found in this Bordeaux. Incredibly lush, opulent, sexy palate texture. Tremendous viscosity.

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This wine is compelling. Sex in a bottle is the perfect descriptor... Inky, black, purple tinted color, with layer after layer of rich, deep, very ripe fruit, herbs and spices. Incredible layers of balanced concentration. The finish lasts close to a minute! The palate presence is off the hook. Your palate never tires of being bathed in a wealth of fruit. It is difficult to stop tasting the wine because each taste shows something different

This wine is compelling. Sex in a bottle is the perfect descriptor... Inky, black, purple tinted color, with layer after layer of rich, deep, very ripe fruit, herbs and spices. Incredible layers of balanced concentration. The finish lasts close to a minute! The palate presence is off the hook. Your palate never tires of being bathed in a wealth of fruit. It is difficult to stop tasting the wine because each taste shows something different

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When to Drink Chateau Troplong Mondot, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time

Chateau Troplong Mondot needs time in the cellar and decanting to show its best. On average the wine needs a minimum of 8-10 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage.

Chateau Troplong Mondot is best enjoyed in the first 10-35 years of life. Young vintages of Troplong Mondot can be decanted for 2-3 hours which allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.

Serving Chateau Troplong Mondot with Wine and Food Pairing Tips

Chateau Troplong Mondot is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.

Chateau Troplong Mondot is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Chateau Troplong Mondot is a perfect match with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta as well as cheese.

If you want to enjoy life in the wine country of Bordeaux, in 2010, Chateau Troplong Mondot opened a bed and breakfast inn, right on the property! “Les Belles Perdrix” (The Beautiful Partridges) is located in the heart of St. Emilion, on a hill overlooking the picturesque village of St. Emilion. There are three different, beautiful rooms to choose from.

More than bed and breakfast, if you desire, the chateau recently hired a fabulous French chef that works with fresh, local products. Of course, guests will also receive special VIP tours and tastings at Chateau Troplong Mondot as well! In 2012, Chateau Troplong Mondot also opened a restaurant on the estate with a beautiful, outdoor patio that offers one of the most stunning views in all of Saint Emilion.

As a special tip for you, the restaurant has made a real effort and boosted the number of wines on their wine list so that now, they have one of the best wine lists in St. Emilion with wines from Bordeaux, the Rhone Valley, and other wine regions. Belles Perdrix was closed for 2018 as it underwent a complete renovation.

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