Château Troplong Mondot - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2015

Vinifera

4 / 5

the6/30/2016

Nez crémeux, fruits noirs, épices. Corps suave, fondant, très belle texture. C’est imposant et chatoyant, avec un léger manque de fraîcheur.

The Wine Cellar Insider

98-100 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/30/2016

With a beautiful, inky hue, this wine explodes with smoke, blackberry liqueur, dark chocolate, truffle and cherry blossoms on the nose. Liquid silk does not begin to describe the texture, but it's close. If that does not work, molten velvet is my next stab at describing this wine. Powerfully concentrated with density and opulent textures that really bring this to a new level. For my delicate friends across the pond, do not let this scare you off. Everything is in balance. But be prepared for a grand carnival of true self-indulgence. Produced from a blend of 90% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Cabernet Franc, the wine reached 15.5% alcohol. The harvest took place September 30 through October 21.

Wine Advocate

92-94 / 100

byNeal Martinthe4/29/2016

The 2015 Troplong Mondot is inky black in color. The nose was initially arresting with a carapace of toasty new oak, but it only takes several swirls of the glass for that to dissipate and leave scents of intense black fruit, crème de cassis, spice box and violets. It is verging on "heady" in style, powered along by that Merlot. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent ripe tannin, layers of ripe, sensual, lavish black fruit interlaced with black pepper and clove. The acidity binds everything together, maintains control through to the finish that fans out nicely. It leans towards the hedonistic style of Saint Emilion, but it is not pushed over the edge as I have found in previous recent vintages. What it needs to develop is just the charm and personality of the finest Saint Emilion wines this vintage.

Bettane & Desseauve

18-18,5 / 20

the4/28/2016

Grande profondeur élégante, charnu et profond, superbe tannin généreux, intense et long.

Decanter.com

93 / 100

byJames Lawther MWthe4/28/2016

Ripe and powerful with an unusual 8% Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend (90% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc). Dark cherry, blueberry and spice notes. Richly concentrated with sturdy but refined tannins. Freshness of the terroir lends balance. Just a touch of grainy oak which has not yet been fully integrated. 2023-2040

timatkin.com

92 / 100

byTim Atkin MWthe4/20/2016

Wine Enthusiast

95-97 / 100

the4/15/2016

95–97. Barrel Sample. Rich and smooth, this is a powerful and concentrated wine. The wine is perfumed and fragrant, with fine dusty tannins and a fresh edge that provides a nice lift to the finish.

Jean-Marc QUARIN

18 / 20

byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/14/2016

Il était difficile de croire que dans ce millésime si réussi pour le merlot, Troplong ne performe pas très haut. Plutôt vendangé tard, le vin n'en demeure pas moins très éclatant, même si son degré d'alcool se situe à 15,7°. On ne le sent pas ! Couleur sombre, intense et belle. Nez complexe, fruité, mûr, crémeux, floral et pourtant délicatement exotique. Moelleux à l'attaque, fondant au développement, le cru offre le toucher fin qu'il arbore dans ses plus grands millésimes. Paradoxalement très riche, puissant, il s'envole en finale dense, savoureux et même remarquable. L'élevage pourrait le révéler plus encore. Voici Troplong dans son art Assemblage : 90 % merlot, 8 % cabernet sauvignon, 2 % cabernet franc - pH : 3,54 — IPT : 85 (ce qui est riche pour le millésime). Sélection : 80 % de premier vin.

René Gabriel

18 / 20

the4/10/2016

Sattes Purpur mit lila und violetten Reflexen. Sehr intensives Bouquet, süss und auch etwas trocken zugleich, kandierte Cakesfrüchte und Kräuternoten, Kokosnuancen und Amarenakirschen. Irgendwie hat in er in er Nase so etwas Massetohaftes. Im Gaumen satt, wirkt etwas extrahiert, hat aber ein spannendes Potential. Die massiven Tannine passen zum Jahrgang. Ich stand dem Troplong-Mondot nicht selten kritisch gegenüber. Mal schauen wie er sich entwickelt… 18/20 2022 – 2036

Jamessuckling.com

96-97 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/5/2016

A luscious and rich red with blackberry, chocolate and walnut aromas and flavors. FUll body, very harmonious and super bright. All about clarity. A majority of merlot with some cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc.

Wine Spectator

93-96 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/3/2016

This has some exotic ripeness, with açaí berry and loganberry fruit pumping through, carried by substantial brambly tannins and backed by a long, spice- and black tea–infused finish. Shows power and range.—J.M.