a keen line of acidity
but with more ripeness and density in this excellent vintage
and black fruits all define the nose
with sensations of fruit in syrup and balsamic from the aging on the lees with hints of aniseed
Like most of its peers the 2005 needs several hours of aeration to be at its best
2010 | Château Troplong Mondot | Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Laherte & Frères a keen line of acidityInky, bluish black purple, with notes of spring flowers, licorice, camphor, graphite, and a boatload of blueberry, black raspberry and blackberry fruit, this is a powerful, full bodied Troplong Mondot. All the building components of acidity, tannin, wood and alcohol are judiciously and impressively integrated. It is a blend of 90% Merlot and the rest equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc made by Christine Valette and her husband Xavier