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Vintage | Wine 1988 |
Classification | St Emilion - 1er Grand Cru Classé B |
Region | Bordeaux |
Appellation | Saint Emilion |
Colour | Red |
Volume | 0.75 l |
Country | France |
Château | Château Troplong Mondot |
Country | France |
The Château Troplong Mondot produces its wines in AOC Saint-Emilion. First classified wine in Saint Emilion appellation, is a vineyard of 33 hectares located in Saint-Emilion in Gironde. AOC Saint-Emilion, it is ranked Premier grand cru classé B in the latest rankings of the wines of Saint-Emilion 2006.
The vine of Château Trolong Mondot consists of 90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc and the yields do not exceed 50 hl / ha. The vines have an average age of 35 years. With extensive aging potential, wines from this grand cru classé is characterized by concentration and complexity. Troplong Mondot offers since 1985 a second wine called Mondot.
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People always talk about the great new vintages of Troplong and forget about wines such as this, with a good, dark ruby color and an array of aromas from blackberry to milk chocolate. Medium-bodied, with full, velvety tannins and a superfruity and caressing finish. Will improve with age.