Chateau Troplong Mondot (6 Bottles in OWC) 2020

The wine opens with promising, restrained aromas that are fruity and juicy at first yet reveal substance and depth, with alcohol beautifully balanced by refined tannins, resulting in a polished and excellently crafted expression that pairs well with meat dishes such as veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, and chicken, whether roasted, braised, stewed, or grilled. This firmly structured wine with its high percentage of Merlot is powerful and dense. The bold black fruits and perfumed density are impressive. 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. Barrel Sample: (95-97)+ A soft and round red with plum and milk chocolate. Hazelnuts. Full-bodied and layered. Juicy. Hints of sea salt. Power is there. Turns firm and vivid. So attractive now. Savory. Needs three to four years to open.