1982 Troplong Mondot
By Chateau Troplong Mondot
1982 Troplong Mondot from Chateau Troplong Mondot, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
The 1982 vintage produced some of the most storied wines in the history of Bordeaux, and the 1982 Troplong Mondot from Chateau Troplong Mondot is no exception to this rule. Crafted amidst a particularly dry growing season, with a benison of optimal conditions approaching harvest, this vintage from the prestigious Saint-Émilion appellation stands as a testament to the tenacity of terroir juxtaposed with masterful viticulture.
A Remarkable Vintage Reflecting the Terroir's Tenacity
The 1982 Troplong Mondot exemplifies the harmony between nature's largesse and human artisanry. The wine presents a generous bouquet ripe with dark fruits, underlined by an elegant, earthy backbone that reflects its calcareous clay terrain, embossed with nuances brought forth by nearly four decades of valuable bottle maturity. It's the alignment of intellectual complexity and sensory opulence that truly anchors this wine's distinction amongst collectors and investors alike.
Provenance and Prestige: A Wine Investor's Touchstone
In investing parlance, provenance is paramount, and Chateau Troplong Mondot's lineage renders it a venerated holding. The estate itself is synonymous with consistency and excellence; however, their 1982 installment elevates what one might reasonably anticipate from such an esteemed lineage. The power and elegance interwoven within this liquid tapestry beguile connoisseurs seeking depth and longevity in their acquisitions.
The 1982 Troplong Mondot delivers richness with expert composure, displaying concentrated flavours of cassis, plum preserves, and tobacco leaf framed by a velvety tannic structure which has softened beautifully with age. Its balance is singular, providing a resonant finish that persists with grace and assurance.
In summary, encasing impeccable structure beneath layers of evolved flavour profiles champions the 1982 Troplong Mondot as a paramount choice for fine wine investment. Each taste narrates a segment of its history – one savoured by those wise enough to explore the depths of its complexity.
Current market price
£2,020.00
12x75cl
Highest score
79
POP score
N/A
Scores and tasting notes
This is a soft, simple, one-dimensional wine that was made before proprietor Christine Valette began to take Troplong-Mondot to the heights of the Bordeaux hierarchy. The soft, herbal, pleasant 1982's fruit is beginning to dry out. The acidity, tannin, and alcohol are starting to dominate. Drink it up. Vintages since 1986 have been another animal altogether, with magnificent wines produced in 1988, 1989, 1990, 1993, and 1994. Tasted 3 times since bottling with consistent notes.
Robert Parker Jr - The Wine Advocate, 22 December 1995
Tasted at the 1982 dinner at The Square. This has an odd nose, very earthy and mushroomy, quite bretty and slightly fecal and yet you cannot deny that there is a sense of delineation here. The palate has a sweet entry with touches of kirsch and creme de menthe, but there is a lot of volatility that renders this Troplong unstable, whilst the finish is redolent of mouldy fruit. Not particularly enjoyable, at least not after 28-years. Past its best. Tasted August 2009.
Neal Martin - Wine Journal Jul 2010