Troplong Mondot - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2014

Vinous

93

byNeal Martinthe4/2/2024

The 2014 Troplong Mondot has a lifted bouquet with black cherries, raspberry and subtle cedar notes, which seem to be less evolved than many of its peers. The palate is medium-bodied with saturated tannins, impressive density and thankfully sufficient freshness to counterbalance the high alcohol. Yes, there is a soupçon of headiness here, and though it is not my preferred style, it retains balance and delineation against expectations. One of the best vintages prior to the entry of Aymeric de Gironde and his team. Tasted blind at the Southwold 10-Year-On tasting.

Vinous

94

byNeal Martinthe3/28/2018

The 2014 Troplong Mondot has a bold and assertive bouquet with blackberry and raspberry laced with dried rose petal and mineral notes, all beautifully defined. The palate is medium-bodied with a graphite seam on the entry suggesting this might be the Cabernet Sauvignon at Figeac. It feels very focused, structured and fresh, but there is something aloof about this Saint-Émilion that prompts Left Bank comparisons. Despite the high alcohol levels (unnecessary in my opinion) this does work. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.

Jeb DUNNUCK

96

byJeb Dunnuckthe11/30/2017

« The 2014 Troplong Mondot is unquestionably one of the wines of the vintage, and this beauty has more intensity, richness, and exuberance than just about every other wine in 2014. A blend of 90% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Cabernet Franc brought up in 85% new French oak, it sports a deep purple/plum color as well as a smorgasbord of blackcurrants, blackberries, scorched earth, toasty oak, graphite, espresso, and earth. With full-bodied richness, beautiful purity of fruit, and a rich, yet weightless texture, it’s a big, yet classy, elegant, and seamless wine from Xavier Pariente that should be snatched up by readers. It’s already drinking well but has 20-25 years of prime drinking to go. »

Jamessuckling.com

95

byJames Sucklingthe2/16/2017

The dark, savory, earthy and plum aromas plus the serious tannins here give this wine a lot of character, but it really needs a couple of years to open up. The finish packs a big tannic punch. For the long term. Try in 2024.

Wine Spectator

94

byJames Molesworththe2/8/2017

Solidly built, with some heft to the core of raspberry, blackberry and boysenberry confiture flavors. Delivers ample cut and drive thanks to the racy graphite beam. Hints of ganache and Turkish coffee add a bass line without taking away definition or purity. Best from 2022 through 2035. 5,583 cases made. –JM

Vinous

96

byAntonio Gallonithe2/6/2017

The 2014 Troplong Mondot is super-impressive. Dark cherry, plum, smoke, chocolate and dark spice notes meld together in this stunningly beautiful, opulent Saint-Émilion. Large-scale, ample and totally flamboyant in style, the 2014 is going to need time to fully come together, but it is striking even today. The blend is 90 % Merlot, 8 % Cabernet Sauvignon and 2 % Cabernet Franc.

Le Point

16-16,5

byJacques Dupontthe5/21/2015

Fruits noirs, menthe, épices, bouche ronde, ample, riche, tannique, assez frais, tendu, puissant, cigare, long, forte densité. 

Vinous

92-95

byAntonio Gallonithe5/11/2015

The 2014 Troplong Mondot is fabulous. Dark cherry, mocha, cloves, new leather and spices all blossom in the glass. Voluptuous and racy to the core, the 2014 captures all the Troplong Mondot signatures. A huge, explosive finish rounds things out in style. The 2014 is going to need time to fully come together, but it is a special wine, that much is clear. The blend is 90% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Cabernet Franc. Tasted twice.

The Wine Cellar Insider

94-96

byJeff Levethe5/5/2015

Licorice, dark chocolate, coconut, smoke and black cherry liqueur pack the nose, making this is no wallflower of a wine. On the palate, this wine is full-bodied, rich, lusty and eager to show off its dusty, sweet, fruit-filled finish. There is a touch of heat in the endnote but there is so much fruit that the warmth is barely noticeable. The wine was produced from a blend of 90% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Cabernet Franc, reaching 14.5% alcohol with a pH of 3.65. 94-95 Pts

Wine Advocate

91-93

byNeal Martinthe4/30/2015

The Château Troplong Mondot 2014 is a stylish wine this year. The nose is well defined and elegant with pure blackberry and red plum fruit, fine mineralité and poise here. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, grainy tannin and well-integrated oak. There is a touch of dark chocolate coming through on the finish, but it is lightly sprinkled over the fresh black fruit that possess less fatness than recent vintage, but in my opinion allow the terroir to be expressed. This is a fine Troplong Mondot that should drink well over 15 to 20 years. (Incidentally, another sample was showing not quite as well, but I have used my note taken from the UGC poured by someone at the property).

Asian Palate

93-94

byJeannie Cho Lee MWthe4/20/2015

A seductive wine with notes of plum, cocoa and savory spices. Velvety and plush on the palate with generous tannins and long finish. A great Troplong Mondot that is in top form in 2014.

Decanter.com

17,5

byJames Lawther MWthe4/17/2015

Rich and intense with chocolate, liquorice and dark fruit notes. Sweet but poised on the palate. Modern extraction but with retraint. Firm, long finish. Drink: 2021-2034 (91)

Jancis Robinson

17,5

byJancis Robinsonthe4/13/2015

Blackish crimson. Interesting mineral notes on the nose. Very smooth and well sculpted. Great balance and mastery of the tannins with some interest. There is real excitement here. And a neat finish with no drying sensation. No excess of alcohol either.  Drink 2024-2035

Jamessuckling.com

93-94

byJames Sucklingthe4/10/2015

This is a big and juicy Troplong. Full-bodied, chewy and rich with fresh sliced plum, chocolate and berry character. Long finish.

timatkin.com

90

byTim Atkin MWthe4/7/2015

René Gabriel

17

byRené Gabrielthe4/1/2015

Sattes Purpur-Granat, dicht in der Mitte, lila Schimmer aussen. Sehr intensives, warmes Bouquet mit einer schier schizophrenen Aromatik. Da sind einerseits Rosinentöne und Amarenakirschen, auf der anderen Seite grünwürzige Komponenten mit einem Hauch Eucalyptus drin. Im Gaumen sehr konzentriert, stoffig, ja fast sperrig. Somit mutiert er - mit Clos de Sarpe - zum wohl härtesten Saint Emilion. Das hätte nicht sein müssen, wenn man die logische Jahrgangsvariante bei der Vinifikation gewählt hätte. Die Moderne hat hier zugeschlagen. Hier meine Potentialwertung, definitiv ohne jegliche Kaufabsichten: 17/20 2024 – 2040

Wine Enthusiast

93

byRoger Vossthe4/1/2015

92–94. Barrel Sample. This wine is rich and concentrated, with great weight and personality—every element seems larger than life. The ripe plum flavors are forward and juicy. The finish has a subtle warmth of alcohol.  — R.V.  (4/2/2015)

Wine Spectator

92-95

byJames Molesworththe3/30/2015

Solid, with plum, anise and blackberry notes allied to an ample but polished structure. Features prominent toast, but the fruit seems to be soaking it up. A lingering graphite hint adds positive vibes.