This Château Troplong Mondot 1988, Premier Grand Cru Classé from Saint-Émilion, draws its richness from a clay-limestone terroir. Notes of star anise, dark fruits and undergrowth mingle with a silky, fresh palate. Perfect with game or aged cheese, it can continue to age until 2030.
Château Troplong Mondot
Nestled on the slopes of Saint-Émilion since 1700, this estate combines family heritage with winemaking excellence.
- Terroir: Clay-limestone at 110 metres above sea level, a soil that imparts a distinctive minerality and rare elegance to the wines.
- Vinification: A precise blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, aged to reveal the purity of the fruit and the tension of the terroir.
Tasting notes for Château Troplong Mondot Troplong Mondot 1988
To the eye: A deep garnet robe with brick-red reflections, of a silky density and a brilliance preserved by time.
On the nose: Aromas of star anise and sandalwood intertwine with notes of ripe dark fruits, damp undergrowth and a saline hint reminiscent of flint stones.
On the palate: A velvety texture, carried by a lively acidity and a chalky minerality, stretching into a long, fragrant finish of taut elegance.
Serve at 16–18°C in a Bordeaux glass to unlock its full complexity.
Vintage 1988
A vintage marked by balanced ripeness, where cool nights preserved the tension and aromatic depth.
- Aging potential: Drink until 2030; store in a cool cellar (12–14°C) away from light.
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Nestled on the slopes of Saint-Émilion since 1700, this estate combines family heritage with winemaking excellence.
- Terroir: Clay-limestone at 110 metres above sea level, a soil that imparts a distinctive minerality and rare elegance to the wines.
- Vinification: A precise blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, aged to reveal the purity of the fruit and the tension of the terroir.
Tasting notes for Château Troplong Mondot Troplong Mondot 1988
To the eye: A deep garnet robe with brick-red reflections, of a silky density and a brilliance preserved by time.
On the nose: Aromas of star anise and sandalwood intertwine with notes of ripe dark fruits, damp undergrowth and a saline hint reminiscent of flint stones.
On the palate: A velvety texture, carried by a lively acidity and a chalky minerality, stretching into a long, fragrant finish of taut elegance.
Serve at 16–18°C in a Bordeaux glass to unlock its full complexity.
Vintage 1988
A vintage marked by balanced ripeness, where cool nights preserved the tension and aromatic depth.
- Aging potential: Drink until 2030; store in a cool cellar (12–14°C) away from light.
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