SF | Attractive deep purple colour, lacking he foreboding and the saturation of some. An accordingly delightful aromatic, plum damson, sloe and spice; crushed pepper, thyme and a hint of licorice. The palate shows off the virtues of Merlot from the plateau, clay and sunshine in a felicitous conspiracy to foster ripeness and maturity, complexity and a dextrous weave of tannin, Very promising, vey complete, a finely judged and articulate piece of work, 94
AJ | Dark black red though not quite opaque at the core. Fine-grained and enticing, perfumed and elegant: pretty fruit with a floral lacework about it. The ripeness seems to be sustained and impeccable, without any leafiness; and the level of allusion already is impressive. Lively, light and dancing on the palate, and very definitely one of the 'new burgundians' in Bordeaux: astonishing how different this reading of the terroir of Troplong-Mondot is compared to the Valette era. I have to say this is very convincing: pure, sustained, bright and articulate, without any extraneous notes: Troplong-Mondot in a different dimension, and one well-suited to this vintage. Perhaps in the end this is the truer reading? I don't know, but well done for trying, for asking the question. It is a disarmingly graceful, ballerina-like Bordeaux from the highest site in the appellation. Svelte, chillable, even fish-friendly. Why not? It still has lots to say and intense pleasure to bring. The most daring right-bank wine of those we have tried, alongside La Conseillante.Drink Dates: 2027 - 2040.