Château TROPLONG MONDOT 2020

Description

Georges Hindle 100 points  www.decanter.com 2 mars 2023
Un Troplong sensationnel. Vibrant et vif, cela vous fait sourire dès la première odeur : chocolat au lait, notes florales de roses et de lavande, de pierres mouillées, de réglisse, de cannelle et de fruits mûrs de ronce.

Yves Beck 99 points www.yvesbeck.wine
85% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc
Le vin brille de sa définition, de sa profondeur et de sa complexité. Que de fraîcheur, que de grandeur, que de paradoxes dans un contexte solaire. Soyeux et puissant en bouche, le vin dispose de tannins d’une exceptionnelle et, surtout, d’une ampleur imposante et sans aucune lourdeur, grâce à un bel accord entre la tension et la densité. Les tannins sont fins et serrés ; ils sont de mèche avec la structure acide. Dans le langage courant on dira qu’il y a des Watts ! Mais il y a aussi Newton dans une notion d’apesanteur ! Que de profondeur, de force tranquille. C’est une très grande réussite où rien en particulier n’est mis en avant… non c’est le tout qui est mis en avant et les détails créent l’entité finale. Le vin est ample, précis, puissant, élégant, long, harmonieux. Le fruité s’impose en finale, avec brio. Troplong-Mondot est d’une rare finesse et termine sur des notes crayeuses et saline. Un vin brillant, d’une grande définition. 2027-2047

Lisa Perrotti-Brown 96-97+ points www.robertparker.com
The 2020 Troplong Mondot is composed of 85% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Cabernet Franc, harvested from 4th September and lasting for about three weeks. The pH is 3.53, the IPT (tannin index) is 75 and the alcohol is 14.5%. Opaque purple-black colored, it opens with a vivacious burst of black fruits—stewed plums, baked blackberries and boysenberries—giving way to a fragrant undercurrent of licorice, ground cloves, cinnamon stick and lilacs, with a touch of bouquet garni. The full-bodied palate is chock-full of plump, juicy black fruits and savory sparks, framed by fantastically ripe, fine-grained tannins and bold freshness, finishing long and opulent.

Neal Martin 94-96 points www.vinous.com
The 2020 Troplong Mondot was tasted from two samples, both directly from the estate, but with two prelèvements because Aymeric de Gironde was not content with the showing of the first. Indeed, the second, which was tasted the following day (yes, bottles arrived quickly) did show slightly better, even if there was not an enormous difference. It has a deep garnet hue, yet the nose is initially backward and demands about an hour to really open and say what it wants to say. The nuanced bouquet features a mixture of red and black fruit, touches of iris flower, sea spray and a touch of Earl Grey. This is typical of the more elegant, terroir-driven style introduced under Aymeric de Gironde. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy red fruit, cranberry and raspberry mixed with truffle and a pinch of sea salt. The acidity is well judged and it conveys palpable energy on the finish. This is a delicious and characterful Saint-Émilion, fresh and vibrant, that will fill out and gain depth during its barrel maturation. Excellent.

Antonio Galloni 93-95 points www.vinous.com
The 2020 Troplong Mondot is another strong showing from the estate under the direction of Aymeric de Gironde. Exotic and voluptuous, the 2020 is endowed with terrific depth and plenty of layers that unfold over time. Raspberry jam, cloves, kirsch and lavender all flesh out beautifully in the glass. Troplong Mondot has been exceptionally fine since 2017, when the new team headed by de Gironde took over and began to focus on giving the Grand Vin more energy. In the 2020, though, I see less of the vibrancy and brilliance that has defined the new style at Troplong. Tasted two times.

Jean-Marc Quarin 95 points www.quarin.com
Couleur sombre, intense et vive. Nez intense, fin, pur, au fruité mûr et épicé. Immédiatement délicat dès l’entrée en bouche, plus floral que jamais, minutieux dans son toucher et sans cesse parfumé, le vin s’étire en finale, savoureux et délicatement complexe dans son déroulé. Bonne longueur.