Château TROPLONG-MONDOT
1er grand cru classé
- 2023
- Saint-Émilion
Troplong-Mondot and its formidable terroir dominate Saint-Émilion both literally (the commune's water tower adjoins the winery) and figuratively. Led by Aymeric de Gironde (formerly of Pichon-Baron and Cos d'Estournel) and benefiting from generous investment from reinsurer SCOR since 2016, Troplong-Mondot shines brightly, producing wines that are consistently fresh, flavourful and refined despite their high concentration.
The 2023 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (September 2026) : 94/100 “A far cry from the estate’s traditional style, which used to emphasise power, this 2023 vintage has a slender profile. The ageing is imperceptible amidst fresh, powdery aromas. On the palate, the texture is elongated, the tannins are fine and the acidity is crisp. A shift in style aimed at lovers of livelier wines.”
Vinous (A. Galloni – March 2026): 98/100 “The 2023 Troplong Mondot is one of the truly great wines of 2023. Translucent and also quite powerful, the 2023 screams with class. It's a wine that beautifully reconciles expression of place, vintage and the house style that has been in place since 2017. It's one of the finest wines made here over the last decade, a real rockstar. Graphite, spice, mocha and dried herbs build into the huge, dense finish."
Vinous (N. Martin - February 2026): 96/100 "The 2023 Troplong Mondot has a very well-defined bouquet with quite mineral-driven blackberry and strawberry fruit, incense and light bay leaf aromas. Very focused and terroir-driven. The palate is medium-bodied with a sapid entry, finely chiselled tannins, a silver thread of acidity with a touch of allspice and white pepper on the tender finish. This is more open than the '22 at this stage and will oblige less time in bottle. Excellent."
Bettane et Desseauve (Guide 2027) : 96/100
- To keep or to drink :
- Wait 5 to 10 years
- Apogée :
- 2032-2045
From the same producer
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Troplong-Mondot and its formidable terroir dominate Saint-Émilion both literally (the commune's water tower adjoins the winery) and figuratively. Led by Aymeric de Gironde (formerly of Pichon-Baron and Cos d'Estournel) and benefiting from generous investment from reinsurer SCOR since 2016, Troplong-Mondot shines brightly, producing wines that are consistently fresh, flavourful and refined despite their high concentration.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 5 to 10 years
- Apogée:
- 2032-2042
- Alcohol degree:
- 13.5%
- Grape varieties:
- 85% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc
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Troplong-Mondot and its formidable terroir dominate Saint-Émilion both literally (the commune's water tower adjoins the winery) and figuratively. Led by Aymeric de Gironde (formerly of Pichon-Baron and Cos d'Estournel) and benefiting from generous investment from reinsurer SCOR since 2016, Troplong-Mondot shines brightly, producing wines that are consistently fresh, flavourful and refined despite their high concentration.
The 2019 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin - January 2025): 95/100 "The 2019 Troplong Mondot is composed and beautifully-focused on the nose, well-defined with vivacious brambly red fruit suffused with minerals and black truffle shavings. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, finely proportioned, fresh yet without huge weight at the back end. This gives it a degree of elegance that is admirable. Charming and with long-term prospects."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2025-2040
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Troplong-Mondot and its formidable terroir dominate Saint-Émilion both literally (the commune's water tower adjoins the winery) and figuratively. Led by Aymeric de Gironde (formerly of Pichon-Baron and Cos d'Estournel) and benefiting from generous investment from reinsurer SCOR since 2016, Troplong-Mondot shines brightly, producing wines that are consistently fresh, flavourful and refined despite their high concentration.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2023-2040