Château La Mondotte – Saint-Émilion Grand Cru – Red – 2016
523,01 $
La Mondotte, Premier Grand Cru Classé B, is a highly sought-after, cult Saint-Émilion red wine. Known for its intense concentration, velvety texture, and distinctive minerality from the clay-limestone plateau. A benchmark Right Bank wine with incredible aging potential.
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Château La Mondotte – Saint-Émilion Grand Cru – Red – 2016:
La Mondotte: The Cult Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru
La Mondotte, a Premier Grand Cru Classé B, is a 11-acre jewel managed by the visionary Stephan von Neipperg. This wine is a powerhouse of concentration, intensity, and minerality, embodying the finest expression of its clay-limestone plateau terroir. Produced from old vines (average 60 years) and aged entirely in new French oak for 18 months, it is a statement wine for the serious collector.
Tasting Notes & Cellaring Advice
- **Color:** Deep, almost impenetrable garnet-purple.
- **Nose:** An opulent and highly concentrated bouquet of black fruit preserves (cassis, blueberry compote, cherry), intertwined with exotic notes of licorice, hoisin, black truffles, and candied violets.
- **Palate:** Full-bodied and richly textured, offering a velvety mouthfeel supported by seriously impressive, ripe, and firm chalky tannins. The wine is impeccably balanced, driven by a mineral core that ensures a long, fresh, and flavorful finish.
Pairing & Service
A young La Mondotte requires substantial decanting (2-3 hours) to soften its edges and open its perfume. It is built to age, offering its best drinking window between 15 and 40 years after the vintage. Serve at 60°F (15.5°C) alongside the most luxurious meals.
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2016
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| Domain | Château La Mondotte |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Country | France |
| Color | RED |
| Region | Bordeaux / Libournais |
| Format | 750 ml |
| Packing | 6 |
