2001 La Mondotte
By Chateau La Mondotte
2001 La Mondotte from Chateau La Mondotte, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
The esteemed 2001 La Mondotte stands as a testament to the excellence of Saint-Émilion’s terroir and the masterful hand of Chateau La Mondotte. Crafted in a year that was characterised by a relatively cool summer followed by an Indian summer that allowed for extended ripening, this vintage captures the true essence of the merlot with its refined complexity and depth.
A Vintage of Precision and Patience
Patience was indeed a virtue for the harvest of 2001, which yielded spectacular results. The virtues of the extended hang-time afforded by the late warmth imparted a concentration of flavours rarely seen in other years, producing a wine that exudes both power and elegance - hallmark traits of Chateau La Mondotte's winemaking philosophy.
Distinct Attributes of 2001
In the glass, the 2001 La Mondotte reveals a deep garnet hue, inviting connoisseurs to discover layers of ripe blackberries, cherries, and hints of truffle and cedar. On the palate, it is beautifully balanced; robust tannins have mellowed into a silky finesse over two decades in bottle, accommodating a savoury continuum that evokes the quintessential Saint-Émilion minerality. The finish is long and complex, resonating with subtle notes of spice and earth that are distinctive to the region's storied canvas.
An intelligent acquisition for any discerning wine investor, the 2001 La Mondotte is both a jewel in any connoisseur's cellar and a prudent asset with the potential to delight appreciators now or continue to burgeon with grace. This vintage not only underscores the adaptability and resilience of Saint-Émilion’s viniculture in less than ideal climatic conditions but also signifies Chateau La Mondotte's unyielding commitment to quality.
Summarising Elegance
To encapsulate, the 2001 La Mondotte from Chateau La Mondotte encapsulates an extraordinary vintage whereby nature's whims were artfully managed to create a wine of outstanding structure and allure. It remains one of the most exuberant expressions of its era, matured to perfection yet still promising further nuances as time marches on. For investors and connoisseurs alike, this is a defining example of how Bordeaux can excel even when faced with capricious skies.
Market price (CAD)
$3,190.00
12x75cl
Highest score
94
POP score
137.14
Scores and tasting notes
Made in an elegant, surprisingly low key style for La Mondotte, the concentrated, delicious, opaque purple-colored 2001 builds incrementally on the palate. An impressive bouquet of black cherries, creme de cassis, toast, and minerals is followed by a medium to full-bodied effort with nicely integrated wood, acidity, and tannin as well as a long finish. This is a brilliant wine, and one of the finest efforts of the vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2017.
Robert Parker Jr - The Wine Advocate, 29 June 2004