Château Troplong Mondot 2021

Fresh and sophisticated, a fine Saint-Emilion wine

The estate

On the right bank of Bordeaux, where most of estates do not exceed 10 hectares, Château Troplong Mondot boasts one of the largest estates in the Saint-Émilion appellation. Founded in 1700, the Premier Grand Cru Classé Château Troplong Mondot produces one of the most beloved wines of Saint-Émilion.

The vineyard

A benchmark among the finest wines in Saint-Emilion, Château Troplong Mondot watches over a 43-hectare vineyard, all in on piece, that is poised at an altitude of 110 metres. The vineyard is entirely managed using integrated viticultural practices. The vines are 30 years old on average and are cultivated on clay-limestone soils, a typical feature of the appellation.

The vintage

Despite a year marked by unstable weather conditions, this 2021 vintage reveals all the unique and excellent characteristics of the estate's terroirs.

Vinification and ageing

2021 is the first vintage to be vinified in the estate's new cellars. The fruit of four years of work, this state-of-the-art facility guarantees a sterling precision and excellence.

The blend

Château Troplong Mondot 2021 comprises a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.

Château Troplong Mondot 2021: Characteristics and tasting tips

The tasting

Lively and bright, this 2021 vintage offers an alluring aromatic purity, density, precision but also with a subtle minerality.