Château Troplong Mondot – Château Troplong Mondot 2019 – Saint-Émilion Bordeaux France

Château Troplong Mondot 2019 is a Merlot-led Saint-Émilion Grand Cru built around depth, freshness and controlled power, with the structure and precision expected of a serious Right Bank Bordeaux.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grapes: 85% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc
• Region/Appellation: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France
• Vintage: 2019
• Alcohol: 15% ABV
• Special Note: Premier Grand Cru Classé
• Style: Full-bodied, structured and energetic Merlot-led Bordeaux red

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

Dense black cherry and plum lead into violet, licorice and dark spice. The palate is full and layered, with fresh lift, firm fine-grained tannins and a long, composed finish.

❤️ Why We Love It

The 2019 combines the natural scale of Troplong Mondot with a more precise, lifted profile, balancing ripe fruit and serious structure without losing freshness.

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

Pair with roast lamb, beef tenderloin, duck, mushroom-based dishes and aged hard cheeses.

👤 Who This Wine Is For

For collectors of Saint-Émilion, fans of structured Merlot-led Bordeaux, and drinkers looking for a powerful wine with the balance to reward further cellaring.

Scores

The Wine Advocate – Lisa Perrotti-Brown: 96–98
Vinous – Antonio Galloni: 96–98
Vinous – Neal Martin: 95–97
Les Echos / Anthocyanes – Yohan Castaing: 98–100
Wine Enthusiast – Roger Voss: 96–98