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1986 Troplong Mondot

1986 Troplong Mondot

Wine Details for 1986 Troplong Mondot

Type of Wine Bordeaux Red : Picture in your mind a combination of cedar, lead pencil, blackcurrant, plum and mineral aromatics, and texture that caresses your palate like a playful lover. The experience is thrilling from the first whiff to the final seconds of a tannic, generous finish - that is what you'll get from a Bordeaux Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France : Wine is the lifeblood that courses through the country of France, pulsing with vigorous pride and determination. Viticulture is not just a hobby or an occupation in France; it is a passion, a cherished tradition that has been passed down through generations of wine stained hands. Winemaking is a beloved art that has been ingrained in the culture, an aptitude instilled in sons by fathers and the hallmark for which France’s reputation was built, allowing it to be renowned as, arguably, the most important wine producing country in the world.



For centuries, France has been producing wines of superior quality and in much greater quantity than any other country in the world. It boasts some of the most impressive wine regions, coveted vineyards and prestigious wines on earth. The regions of Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhone, Sauternes and Champagne have become the benchmark, for which others aspire to become. Legendary producers such as Chateaux Margaux, Domaine De La Romanee Conti, Chapoutier, d’Yquem and Dom Perignon are idolized world-wide.



France has stamped its name on nearly every style of wine, from the nectar-like sweet Sauternes to hedonistic Chateauneuf Du Papes classic Bordeaux and Burgundy, to its sparkling dominance in Champagne. Many of the most infamous grape varietals in the world, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay originated in France and are not only beloved, but utilized in the creation of some of the greatest wines on earth. French wine production commands the attention of the wine market year after year. With over 860,000 hectares under vine, and numbers close to 50 million hectoliters of wine produced annually, France dominates the market and sets the standard for not only product quality, but also quantity.



France’s many contributions to the world of wine have been absolutely indispensable. The country is the originator of the term “Premier Cru,” coined the term Terroir (a French term so complex there is no literal translation) and has laid the blueprint for a structured appellation system, which others have implemented in their own countries. French vineyard techniques and winemaking practices are mimicked world-wide. California vintners have been replicating Rhone style wines for decades, South America has adopted the French varietal of Malbec and countries around the world are imitating Burgundian styled Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.



With vast diversity in terroir, France is home to some of the most hospitable winegrowing locations on earth. The combination of topography, geology, climate, rainfall and even the amount of sunlight combined with the long historical tradition of winegrowing and making, has allowed the vintners of France to not only hone their skills, but learn from nature to create a product that like the world in which it resides… is very much alive.


Overview

Producer Chateau Troplong Mondot : Sitting atop the highest point of the Saint Emilion appellation on the Right Bank, Chateau Troplong Mondot dominates the landscape. Its terroir benefits from an extraordinary 360 degree exposure and incomparable soil complexity. The vineyard is part of a natural heritage whose biodiversity is a long-standing effort to respect nature while producing exceptional wines. The outcome of this perfect balance are wines that reflect the estate’s rich terroir and reveal an identity like no other.

“Troplong Mondot cannot be explained; It needs to be lived,” insists the team at Troplong. For most, this is an impossible endeavor; however, one can experience the unique universe of Troplong Mondot through the wine, itself. It is in the wine where the spirit can be found. Experienced through the complexity of its astutely assembled, miniscule variations, its elegance and power.

The Premier Grand Cru displays the power of its terroir. It is distinctive in its unique origins; it possesses incomparable dimensions and nuances that bring this gift of nature to life. The 37-hectare vineyard is planted to 73% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc and 11% Cabernet Sauvignon. These varietals combine in harmony with its exceptional soil structure of deep limestone, clay, fragments of flint, and stones which are centered in the vineyard. The elevation, which reaches over 100 meters at the top of the plateau, is the highest point in the entire appellation of Saint Emilion. The micro-climate is perfectly suited for the growth and sustainability of the varietals planted atop the plateau where the elevation offers a cooler temperature. Symbiosis occurs in the vineyards, where nature dictates wine-growing and in return, Troplong is committed to the preservation of its biodiversity, and natural landscape of the Right Bank.

The rich and colorful history of this magnificent chateau dates back to 1700. The chateau we see today was constructed in 1745. At the time, the owner combined his last name of Troplong to the land, Mondot in traditional French fashion. Each owner since Raymond Troplong’s mighty accomplishments and contributions to the region, has respected and cherished the property, protecting its philosophical, economic and environmental principles.

Troplong Mondot is sensuous on the palate with intense flavors offering scents of dark plums, licorice, blackberries, coffee, and exotic spices. The blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon is built to age for up to 35 years or longer. 10,000 cases of the Grand Vin are produced annually, with only a mere 800 cases of Mondot, the second wine which debuted in 1985. There is an ethereal quality that Troplong Mondot possess, that cannot be explained but must be lived, tasted and enjoyed and thus allowing the spirit of Troplong Mondot to live on.

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