1990 Troplong Mondot
By Chateau Troplong Mondot
1990 Troplong Mondot from Chateau Troplong Mondot, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
The year 1990 remains etched in the memory of Bordeaux connoisseurs as one that granted an opulent generosity to its vintages. At Chateau Troplong Mondot, this fortuitous annum birthed a wine of exceptional allure, pairing historical reverence with a robust investment profile.
A Vintage Embellished by the Elements
Renowned for fostering rich Merlot expressions thanks to its prime Saint-Émilion terroir, 1990 fanned the flames of excellence at Chateau Troplong Mondot. The vintage's symbiosis with the estate's high limestone content and astute viticultural practices culminated in a wine that whispers tales of the sun-soaked season. The year's optimal climatic conditions—characterised by a warm, dry summer followed by an equally benevolent autumn—provided an exemplary canvas for this masterpiece.
The Distinct Silhouette of Excellence
Featuring a vigorous yet intricate profile, the 1990 Troplong Mondot unfurls tones of ripe black cherries and plum, married impeccably with an undertow of truffle and spice. Gentle decade-spanning tannins beckon a sublime texture while echoes of smoky oak and earth unveil themselves with each lingering sip. Finely woven complexity is punctuated by a freshness that whispers the secrets of its youthful spirit even as it matures gracefully.
Investors in fine wines will recognise not merely the sensory depth but also the burgeoning value that a wine such as the 1990 Troplong Mondot encapsulates. A testament to exquisite winemaking and impeccable aging potential, this vintage resonates through the ages as one deserving both reverence in the glass and confidence in its enduring desirability.
In summation, the 1990 Troplong Mondot is a treasure plucked from a golden vintage, offering a triumphant narrative stitched through every fibre of its being—an investable artwork, aged yet immortal, stately yet brimming with vivacious finesse.
Market price (SGD)
$4,850.00
12x75cl
Highest score
98
POP score
161.67
Scores and tasting notes
A fabulous example, the 1990 Troplong Mondot is only equaled by such recent vintages as 2000, 2005, and 2008. The inky/garnet/plum/purple-colored 1990 exhibits notes of coffee, blackberries, licorice, camphor, and espresso. Rich and full-bodied with lavish fruit, high glycerin, low acidity, and stunning purity, it is still several years away from full maturity, and should last for another 10-15 years. Release price: ($425.00/case)
Robert Parker Jr - The Wine Advocate, 29 June 2009
A deep garnet core with brick rim. The nose is reticent at first and then develops and gorgeous nose of cepes, dried prune, wet sand - quite Pomerol in style. The full-bodied palate is rich and decadent though not over the top. Blackberry, smoke, bitter chocolate: indeed this reminds me of Petrus in many way. Very well-balanced, structured, vivacious, just a great 1990 that should not be drunk for another 10 years. Tasted November 2006. Drink 2016-2030+.
Neal Martin - Wine Journal Dec 2007