Chateau Troplong Mondot 2021 AOC SAINT EMILION GRAND CRU CLASSE Lafitte

Chateau Troplong Mondot 2021 AOC SAINT EMILION GRAND CRU CLASSE LafitteThe estate On the right bank of Bordeaux where most properties hardly exceed 10 hectares, the Chteau Troplong Mondot is one of the largest estates in Saint milion. Founded in 1700, this Premier Grand Cru Class gravitates at the top of the Saint milion appellation. The vineyard A reference among the great wines of Saint milion, Chteau Troplong Mondot oversees a single 43 hectare vineyard, peaking at 110 meters in altitude. The vineyard is entirely

great wines typical of the Moulis appellation are born

but this had no impact on the grapes’ aromatic expression

The vineyard is maintained on a parcel-by-parcel basis with grassing of the rows of vines and ploughing

the estate was acquired by the Japanese group Suntory and its president

Ageing: 70% new oak

The winter season had pretty average temperatures but significantly above average rainfalls

or punch-downs

The refinement and balance of a Pessac-Léognan Grand Cru Classé

Château du Tertre

Serving Temperature : 9–10°C

the summer saw above-normal temperatures

this is a masterpiece of diligence in the vineyards