Ch. Troplong-Mondot, St. Emilion - 2011

Name: Ch. Troplong-Mondot, St. Emilion
Brand: Ch. Troplong-Mondot
SKU: 24842
Price: 119.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 24842 750 mL

One of the grand domaines of St. Emilion, on the Southwest plateau of the village, just next to Château Pavie. Merlot, Cabernet blend vineyards benefit from exceptional exposition and drainage. Powerful, structured with earthy tannins giving off aromas of truffles and ripe plums. Traditional hand harvesting, fermentation in stainless steel and maturation in barrique - 75% new. A substantial wine, at an excellent point in its maturity and can continue in the cellar for 10 more years.

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Color

Red

Vintage

2011

Country

France

Region

Bordeaux

Sub-Region

St.-Émilion

Producer

Ch. Troplong-Mondot

Grape Variety

Merlot

Cabernet Franc

Cabernet Sauvignon

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About the Producer

St. Émilion, Bordeaux, France Atop “Mondot,” a hill in St. Émilion that dominates the Bordelais landscape, the estates that have since become Troplong-Mondot and Pavie were owned by the de Sèze family in 1745. The crest of this hill, where today’s vineyards stand, lies at 100 meters above sea level. For Bordeaux, this is a giant mountain. The de Sèze family faded into obscurity in the...

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Glossary

Merlot

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Bordeaux

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Cabernet Franc

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Cabernet Sauvignon

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