2001 Chateau Troplong Mondot, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France

Quantity Available	6 in stock
Vintage	2001
Varietal	Bordeaux Red
Bottle Size	750ml
Style	RED
Country	USA
Region	California
Bottle Condition	NORMAL

$128.00

6 in stock

Description

Chateau Troplong Mondot, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2001

ROBERT PARKER

This estate continues to merit substantial praise. Let’s hope in the upcoming revised Classification of the Wines of St.-Emilion, Troplong Mondot merits elevation to Premier Grand Cru Classe, which it has deserved for some time. Not far off the pace of the spectacular 2000, the 2001 is performing even better from bottle than it was from cask. A gorgeous perfume of plum jam, creme de cassis, flowers, licorice, black fruits, a hint of graphite, and well-integrated wood notes is followed by a medium to full-bodied St.-Emilion with superb texture, great flavor purity, and tremendous harmony as well as elegance. Remarkably approachable despite its impressive concentration and well-concealed tannin, this is a beauty.

WINE SPECTATOR

This is a dark and rich red with lovely spice, berry and dark chocolate character. Slightly overextracted, but there is a good core of fruit and silky tannins. Give it time in the bottle. I like it as much as the 2000, though it's slightly sleeker in style.