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1999 Troplong Mondot

By Chateau Troplong Mondot

1999 Troplong Mondot from Chateau Troplong Mondot, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux

In the ever-evolving tapestry of Bordeaux's revered vintages, the 1999 Troplong Mondot from Chateau Troplong Mondot carves an indelible niche of its own. The brush of time has worked its wondrous alchemy upon this blend, a testament to the resilience and inherent quality of the terroir of Saint-Émilion's right bank.

 

Distinct Vintage Vibrancy

As night follows day, so does each vintage in Bordeaux inherit a distinct personality; the 1999 Troplong Mondot is no exception. Sat just on the cusp of the millennium, this intriguing year gave birth to a wine defined by its rich tapestry of flavour, balanced by a certain finesse rumoured only to be bestowed by the unique climatic conditions of '99. What might originally have been perceived as overshadowed by its illustrious predecessors in '98 and successors in 2000, this offering from Chateau Troplong Mondot stands today as a hidden gem for both connoisseurs and investors alike.

 

The Fruits of an Enigmatic Year

The vicissitudes of the '99 season have enshrined in the wine a complex character showcasing a luxurious mélange of ripe blackberry and blueberry notes interlaced with hints of truffle and tobacco. Earthy undertones are supported by a backbone of supple tannins that carry forth a lingering finish – a finish that murmurs secrets of the modest châteaux nestled amongst the storied slopes of Saint-Émilion.

This symphony of flavours encapsulates the mastery with which the team at Chateau Troplong Mondot harnessed an unexpected vintage – creating a wine that confidently asserts itself not only as a pleasurable drink but as an astute addition to any serious investment portfolio.

In warmer cellars, you may find the 1999 Troplong Mondot revealing its secrets sooner; however, with proper storage, investors and enthusiasts alike will note that this vintage continues to mature with grace, promising evolving complexity for years to come.

 

An Unmissable Investment Opportunity

Oenophiles seeking an entrancing narrative woven within their cellar collection should look no farther than the 1999 Troplong Mondot. This earnest vintage emerges as an articulate emblem of an exceptional investment opportunity - robust yet refined, historical yet undeniably relevant.

The confluence of anticipation and reality finds its equilibrium in this wine: a Bordeaux liminal, poised between two celebrated millennia. To witness such a vintage unfold is indeed one of life's silent luxuries.

Current market price

£1,040.00

12x75cl

Highest score

93

POP score

80

Scores and tasting notes

93

Tasted at the 1999 horizontal at Bordeaux Index. Clearer in colour than the Grand Mayne, this has a fresh, well-defined, feminine bouquet and aromas of blackberry, bilberry and a little mint. It has a lightness, a deftness of touch that is endearing. The palate is medium-bodied, very good weight, a slightly lactic/chocolate note on the entry, moderate acidity, nice grip but nice vice-like like the 1989 or 1990. Blackberry, a touch of smoke and raspberry leaf, this Troplong Mondot is evolving impressive finesse. Lovely. Drink now-2015+ Tasted June 2009.

Neal Martin - Wine Journal Jul 2009

89

Elegant vanillin, black cherry, and smoky notes emerge from this textured, medium-bodied 1999. It has a dense ruby/purple color as well as an enormous, concentrated, finesse-styled personality. It is not a blockbuster, but it is a beautifully symmetrical, pure, ripe, well-balanced Troplong Mondot that will benefit from two years of cellaring and age gracefully for 14-15 years.

Robert Parker Jr - The Wine Advocate, 29 April 2002

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