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The second wine of Troplong Mondot and 100% Merlot, the 2016 Mondot reveals a deep, saturated purple color as well as a rocking nose of black cherries, graphite, chocolate, and scorched earth. Ripe, deep, and sexy, with sweet tannins, it’s a rocking entry-level wine to drink over the coming 10-15 years. There are under 2,000 cases.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2016 Mondot is a pretty second wine from Troplong Mondot. Dark, powerful and plush, the 2016 has a lot to offer. There is plenty of richness to the black cherry, leather, smoke and bittersweet chocolate flavors. At the same time, there is no escaping the hard tannins and at times elevated alcohol. In short, Mondot is what makes the superb quality of Troplong Mondot possible. This is a fine second wine, but not more.
About the producer
This estate – promoted in 2006 to Premier Grand Cru Classé B – is perched at the highest point in Saint-Emilion. Aymeric de Gironde has been managing the property since 2017 and guided it to new heights.