Château Troplong Mondot, 2012

Name: Château Troplong Mondot, 2012
Brand: weindepotsingapore
SKU: 5112106
Price: 190.00 SGD
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$190.00 SGD

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Country

France

Region

Bordeaux

Varietal

Bordeaux Blend

Producer

Classified / Others

Vintage

2012

Bottling

750 ml, 14% abv

Château Troplong Mondot is one of Saint-Émilion's most prestigious wine estates, with a history dating back to the early 18th century. Situated at one of the appellation's highest points, at approximately 110 metres above sea level, its 37-hectare vineyard benefits from exceptional exposure and distinctive clay and limestone soils. Classified Premier Grand Cru Classé, the estate is particularly renowned for its Merlot-dominant wines, which combine richness, power and complexity with freshness and precision. Since its acquisition by SCOR in 2017, significant investment has further refined its viticulture and winemaking.

The 2012 is another truly great wine from Troplong Mondot. It’s always sentimental to taste this wine, realizing that proprietress Christine Valette (the larger-than-life heart and soul behind this estate) has passed away. She was one of the bright, shining stars of Bordeaux. Nevertheless, her legacy is certainly well-established, and the quality of this wine is beyond reproach. Inky bluish purple, its great notes of cassis, blackberry, licorice are followed by a full-bodied, opulently textured wine with stunning concentration, purity and overall balance. It should drink well for 20-25 years and turn out to be one of the great superstars of 2012. Their 63-acre vineyard was cropped at 31 hectoliters per hectare, producing a final blend of 90% Merlot and 10 Cabernet Sauvignon that achieved
Robert Parker 96pts

This is concentrated and impressive for the vintage with beautiful ripe fruit, minerals, chocolate and light-coffee character. Full body, polished tannins and a long finish. Better in 2018
James Suckling 94pts