Château Troplong Mondot, Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé, 2008, 75cl 

"Troplong Mondot dominates the landscape. Located at the highest point of the appellation, its terroir benefits from a unique 360° exposure and an unparalleled soil complexity."

In this atypical panorama, the vineyard integrates into a natural heritage where biodiversity is an ancient reality. As a result of this balance, the wines reflect all the riches of the estate and reveal a unique identity.
Chateau Troplong Mondot

Bettane & Desseauve - April 2009 : "A new masterful success from this superb estate, an immense but harmonious wine, with the flesh of an unforgettable pulp, but finishing on a strict and classic tannin that supports it with dignity! Great style, great vintage."

"A wine of the vintage candidate in 2008, Troplong Mondot's offering was produced from yields of 41 hectoliters per hectare and achieved 14.5% natural alcohol. A classic blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, it offers copious quantities of blue and black fruits, a full-bodied opulence, sweet tannin and a fabulous texture as well as finish. Already drinking beautifully, it will be even better in 2-5 years and should last for 20 years. A great effort for the vintage, it couldn't happen to a more deserving proprietor, Christine Valette. Bravo!"
Robert Parker

  

Tasting

International experts' reviews

• 96 Wine Advocate Robert Parker

• 91-94 Wine spectator

• 18/20 Bettane et Desseauve 

• 17.5/20 Le Point Jacques Dupont

• 95/100 RVF
  
  

Food and wine pairings

Pauillac lamb, Barbecue, Périgord blood sausage, Grilled herb lamb rack, Mushroom, Hare stew, Duck confit, Scallops, South American cuisine, French cuisine, Aged rib steak, Bordeaux-style ribeye, Braised lamb shoulder, Roasted pheasant, Truffle puff pastry, Dugléré sauce cod fillet, Bloomy rind cheese, Game birds, Leg of lamb, Leg of lamb with flageolets, Fieldfares, Bordeaux-style lamprey, Rabbit with prunes, Royal hare, Duck breast with star anise roasted figs, Duck breast, Scrambled eggs with truffles, truffle-based dish, Veal roast, Tournedos Rossini, Truffle, Orloff veal, Red meat, Poultry with truffles.

Wine service 

• Serving temperature: 17 to 18°C
• Aging : 25 to 30 years
• To be consumed until 2030
  
  

Technical specifications

• Estate : Chateau Troplong Mondot

• Cuvée : Chateau Troplong Mondot

• Classification : Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Premier Grand Cru Classé

• Country: France

• Region: Bordeaux

• Sub-region : Libourne

• Appellation: AOC Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Premier Grand Cru Classé

• Color: Red wine

• Type: Dry, still

• Vintage: 2008

• Grape variety(ies) : 90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet franc, 5% Cabernet sauvignon

• Average age of the vines:

• Surface : 

• Terroir(s) : 
  
  

History of the estate