1971 | Chteau Troplong Mondot | Saint-Emilion Grand Cru (Double Magnum)

Introduction

Red Wine: 1971 | Chteau Troplong Mondot | Saint-Emilion Grand Cru (Double Magnum)

Delicate and impressive depth on the nose. A very pleasant, rich and smooth taste in the mouth. Lovely texture. This is a rare magnum bottle of the 1971 vintage, which produced some excellent quality wines.

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Producer: Chteau Troplong Mondot

Vintage: 1971

Size: 3L

ABV: 12%

Varietal: Bordeaux Blend Red

Country/Region: France, Bordeaux

Delicate and impressive depth on the nose. A very pleasant, rich and smooth taste in the mouth. Lovely texture. This is a rare magnum bottle of the 1971 vintage, which produced some excellent quality wines.

Producer Information

Chteau Troplong Mondot is a producer located on the hills of Saint-milion, on the right bank of the Gironde in Bordeaux. Typically for the region, Merlot is the dominant grape variety. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc are also used in smaller proportions. Troplong Mondot is classified as Premier Grand Cru Class B in the Saint-milion classification. This was most recently updated in 2012. Under the previous owners, and their consultant winemaker Michel Rolland, the wine was known for its deep color, concentration and full bodied style. However in 2017 the estate was sold. The new owners, the French Insurance group SOCR, brought in Aymeric de Gironde formerly of Pichon Baron and Cos d’Estournel to manage the estate, with new winemaking consultants. Many changes have been implemented. Two neighboring vineyard parcels have been added. Six hectares (15 acres) were acquired from Clos Labarde and 4ha (10 acres) from Bellisle Mondot. Initially these will contribute to the second wine, Mondot. The pre existing vineyards cover 33 hectares (81.5 acres). Soils are well draining limestone and clay, interspersed with chalk and flint. Troplong Mondot has a cooler climate, at a higher elevation, than most of Saint-millon. Under the previous owners it was one of the last to harvest grapes each year. The fruit will now be picked earlier, and previous extraction techniques replaced by more traditional processes. The grand vin is matured in 60 percent new oak which is untoasted, to deliver a less overtly oaky style than before. Positive reports of the 2018 suggest the wine will become fresher with more mineral characters, while retaining a silky texture. Chteau Troplong Mondot was established in the late 1800s when Raymond-Theodore Troplong bought and expanded the Mondot estate.