A vintage in 7 which is a great success for this illustrious property of the top of the hillock of Saint-Emilion. Following a beginning of the year marked by climatic constraints, the rest of the viticultural season presented very favorable conditions for the development of the vine. The tireless work of the teams coupled with the technical renovation program of Chateau Troplong-Mondot has resulted in a very beautiful wine.
Blend of the 2017 vintage: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon.
The robe is a beautiful deep red color, adorned with a tile-like sheen.
The nose is particularly distinguished, offering a greedy bouquet of black fruits, cherry, peppery spices and eucalyptus. Then come notes of plum and vanilla wood.
The palate follows the same register of finesse, with a supple attack and a concentrated texture that offers succulent notes of red fruits. The tannins are very fine, giving a nice balance to the wine which shows a lot of freshness. It blooms on a long, persistent and complex finish.
Food and wine pairing:
Château Troplong-Mondot 2017 will sublimate many meat dishes such as a duck breast with Périgord ceps, Angus beef with truffle sauce, Bresse chicken with cream and morels or a lamb mouse confit with garlic.
For a match with cheese, choose pressed and uncooked cheeses: cantal, old mimolette, morbier, saint-nectaire and tomme de Savoie. It can also be enjoyed with Brie de Meaux, Gouda or Salers.
It will be particularly delicious with chocolate desserts, such as entremet, Guillaume Mabilleau's Extra-noisette tart or a famous mi-cuit.
Cellaring potential and tasting:
Château Troplong-Mondot 2017 has great ageing potential, and will reach its peak between 2032 and 2035.
However, it lends itself wonderfully to tasting now. To do so, take care to place the bottle the night before in the serving room at room temperature. Open it and decant it at least 3 to 4 hours before tasting.
The bottles will be kept in the cellar protected from the light, lying down, at an optimal hygrometric degree of 70%.
