2008 Chateau Troplong Mondot Saint Emilion (Pre-Arrival)

An exotic, flashy example of modern Saint-Emilion, Troplong-Mondot is one of the most dramatic wines of its appellation, grown from "cold," late-ripening soils on the limestone plateau east of the town. While it possesses more than enough stuffing and structure for extended cellaring, the wine's depth of fruit and supple tannins rarely get in the way of early drinkability. Once part of a larger property that included Château Pavie, the estate has been home to viticulture since 1745. 90% of the vines are planted to Merlot, with the remaining amount split between Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.

An exotic, flashy example of modern Saint-Emilion, Troplong-Mondot is one of the most dramatic wines of its appellation, grown from "cold," late-ripening soils on the limestone plateau east of the town. While it possesses more than enough stuffing and structure for extended cellar... more