Château Troplong Mondot 2018 Saint-Émilion 1er GCC B 3x Magnum

Les notes des critiques

Acclamation internationale

The international wine press has recognized Château Troplong Mondot 2018 as a profound success for the estate’s new direction. Wine Enthusiast awarded 96 points, praising the wine’s remarkable balance and refinement. Moreover, Jeb Dunnuck scored the vintage 96 points, highlighting its precision and aromatic complexity. Additionally, the Wine-Searcher aggregate critic score stands at 94 points, reflecting consistent acclaim across multiple professional reviewers. Indeed, these scores confirm that the estate’s stylistic evolution has resonated powerfully with critics who value elegance and terroir expression.

Le Domaine

Château Troplong Mondot 2018 — A New Era for Saint-Émilion Royalty

Château Troplong Mondot stands among Saint-Émilion’s most prestigious estates, classified as Premier Grand Cru Classé B in the appellation’s exacting 2012 classification. Moreover, the château commands one of the Right Bank’s highest hilltop positions, overlooking the medieval village and surrounding limestone plateau. Indeed, the estate’s 43 hectares of immaculately maintained vineyards have long produced wines of power and concentration that collectors worldwide pursue with devotion.

In 2017, French insurance giant SCOR acquired the property for a record-breaking seven million euros per hectare, signalling both the estate’s prestige and a dramatic stylistic evolution. Consequently, starting with the 2017 vintage, the winemaking team introduced earlier harvest dates, reduced new oak usage, and refined vinification techniques that prioritize elegance over power. Furthermore, strategic vineyard acquisitions from Clos Labarde and Bellisle Mondotte expanded the estate’s holdings, with all fruit now integrated into this magnificent grand vin. This three-magnum lot represents an exceptional collector’s opportunity to cellar Château Troplong Mondot 2018 in the format that ages most gracefully.

Ce lot

Disponible en 3 magnums - idéal pour les collectionneurs et pour une conservation à long terme.

Terroir et raisins

Limestone Heights and Merlot Majesty

The estate’s vineyards thrive on Saint-Émilion’s famed limestone plateau, where ancient calcaire à astéries soils provide exceptional drainage while the clay subsoils retain precious moisture during dry summers. Additionally, the elevated position ensures optimal sun exposure and natural ventilation that protects the vines from disease pressure. While Merlot dominates the blend at 85%, the Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc contribute structural backbone and aromatic complexity. Indeed, this carefully calibrated assemblage expresses the terroir’s inherent elegance while maintaining the concentration expected from a Premier Grand Cru Classé.

Vinification et vieillissement

Précision et retenue dans la cave

The winemaking team harvests each parcel at optimal phenolic ripeness, employing earlier picking dates than in previous decades to preserve the vineyard’s natural freshness and aromatic purity. Furthermore, the estate introduced refined vinification protocols that emphasize gentle extraction and precise temperature control throughout fermentation. Consequently, the wine develops its characteristic silky texture and aromatic precision without excessive power or extraction.

Following alcoholic and malolactic fermentation, the wine matures in French oak barrels with a notably reduced proportion of new wood compared to historic vintages. Meanwhile, this measured approach to élevage allows the terroir’s limestone minerality and floral character to shine through, while subtle toasted oak notes provide complexity without overwhelming the fruit. Indeed, the final wine achieves 14.5% alcohol with a balanced pH of 3.56, reflecting both the vintage’s warmth and the estate’s commitment to elegance.

Caractère vintage

2018 in Saint-Émilion — Triumph Over Adversity

The 2018 growing season tested Right Bank vignerons with heavy spring rains and significant disease pressure that demanded meticulous vineyard management. However, a spectacularly hot and dry summer arrived to transform the vintage, burning off rot and pushing the grapes to full phenolic maturity. Moreover, this dramatic climatic shift preserved the freshness that defines exceptional Saint-Émilion, a quality that earlier winemaking techniques might have sacrificed. Indeed, freshness emerges as the vintage’s defining characteristic, with the finest estates achieving remarkable vibrancy despite elevated alcohol levels between 14.5% and 15.5% across the appellation. Consequently, Château Troplong Mondot 2018 captures both the vintage’s concentration and its surprising energy.

Notes de dégustation

Silky Precision and Aromatic Brilliance

The wine opens with stunning aromatic presence, revealing bold black raspberries, ripe plums, and blackberries alongside vibrant red cherries. Furthermore, complex savoury notes emerge—tobacco leaf, dried sage, crushed black pepper, Niçoise olives, and earthy truffle—while subtle toasted oak provides supporting structure. On the palate, the wine displays remarkable refinement, with a silky, medium-bodied texture and total precision from start to finish. Meanwhile, wonderfully fresh and energetic fruit drives the mid-palate, supported by firm yet rounded tannins that promise graceful evolution. Indeed, despite the modest proportion of Cabernet varieties, floral and savoury accents mark the wine distinctly, creating layers of complexity that unfold with each sip. Consequently, the finish extends with racy freshness and sophisticated mineral persistence.

“Silky, medium in body and super-refined with a total sense of precision.”

Service et jumelage

Cellar, Decant, and Savour

This refined Saint-Émilion pairs beautifully with roasted duck breast accompanied by cherry gastrique, while herb-crusted rack of lamb showcases the wine’s savoury complexity. Moreover, consider truffle-enriched beef tenderloin or aged Comté cheese to complement the earthy, mineral dimensions. Furthermore, wild mushroom risotto finished with aged Parmigiano-Reggiano echoes the wine’s earthy notes and silky texture. Indeed, the magnum format ensures optimal ageing conditions and provides sufficient wine for memorable gatherings with fine cuisine.

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