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2014 Troplong Mondot

By Chateau Troplong Mondot

2014 Troplong Mondot from Chateau Troplong Mondot, Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux

Enveloped by the historic vineyards of Saint-Emilion, the 2014 Troplong Mondot stands as a formidable reflection of this illustrious terroir. The year 2014 saw the Bordelais graced with a fortuitous late surge of summer warmth, which bestowed upon the region's fruit an enviable ripeness that sways delightfully in this particular cuvée.

 

A Vintage Tale of Transformation

While the general nature of Chateau Troplong Mondot's offerings is marked by opulent fruit and velvety tannins, the 2014 vintage adds a layer of nuance to this narrative. A wine that encapsulates transformation—a moderate start to the season metamorphosed by auspicious autumnal sun—its innate complexity is matched by a balance often sought but rarely achieved in such young wines from Bordeaux.

 

The Idiosyncrasy of Seasons

With the 2014 Troplong Mondot, one perceives a poetic interplay of Merlot’s plushness, veiled subtly by Cabernet Franc’s aromatic finesse; the integrity of these varietals upheld through prudent harvesting and discerning vinification. Further emboldened by a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon, there is an underlying structure here that gives credence to its storied origin, harnessing the bespoke climatic influences that forged its identity.

The resulting elixir reveals a tapestry of dark cherries and succulent blackberries interwoven with whispers of vanilla and earth—a reverie indeed for those seeking solace in sensorial depth. Yet, beyond mere taste, the investment potential for such an emblematic wine radiates with equal promise. In both character and market allure, it presents as a poised addition to any discerning investor's portfolio.

 

In Vino Veritas: A Summation Worthy of Your Cellar

Fellow oenophiles and investors alike will find much to admire within the corralled confines of the bottle. The savvy collector understands that pulling a cork from a well-chosen vintage is akin to unlocking a treasure chest; and with Chateau Troplong Mondot's 2014 iteration, therein lies the rub—the pleasure is not just in drinking but in holding; not just in savouring but in knowing. Its assured ascendance promises both gustatory delight and financial prudence.

Current market price

£750.00

12x75cl

Highest score

94

POP score

53.57

Scores and tasting notes

93-94

No tasting note available.

James Suckling - Jamesuckling.com (04/2015)

92-95

No tasting note available.

Wine Spectator - The Wine Spectator

94

The 2014 Troplong-Mondot performed to my expectation now that the wine is in bottle. It has a refined bouquet with black cherries, raspberry preserve and mineral scents that gain intensity in the glass, but never get carried away. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, tensile in the mouth but surprisingly linear and conservative, at least in the first half. It is fresh and precise, then delivers the weight and concentration as it fans out on the finish, a residue of white pepper tingling on the aftertaste. This is a delicious Troplong Mondot that should age with style and grace.

Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate, 31 March 2017

91-93

No tasting note available.

Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate

90

No tasting note available.

Tim Atkin - TimAtkin.com (04/2015)

17.5

No tasting note available.

Jancis Robinson - JancisRobinson.com

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