In Bond Fine Wine. 2003 Château Troplong Mondot, Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, France. Premier Grand Cru Classé B • Red Bordeaux in 12x75cl. Top critic score: 92/100 (RP). Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Robert Parker (RP) — 92/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 30/04/2006 · Drink 2012-2025
This superb estate, run with impeccable attention to detail by Christine Valette, has produced a formidable, backward wine that will require considerable cellaring. When St.-Emilion's new classification is announced in several months, it will be a crime if Troplong is not promoted to Premier Grand Cru Classe status. Even by Bordeaux standards this is a weighty vin du garde, with huge density, a b…
Robert Parker (RP) — 93–95/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 30/04/2005 · Drink 2009-2022
Having exploded in quality, the 2003 is now much more massive, concentrated, and powerful than it was a year ago. Now one of the top right bank wines of the vintage, it exhibits a dense purple color as well as a bold, dramatic fragrance of melted chocolate, espresso roast, smoke, plums, blackberries, and black currants. Full-bodied and rich, with low acidity, high tannin, loads of glycerin, and m…
Robert Parker (RP) — 90–92/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 30/04/2004 · Drink 2007-2020
Just beginning to strut its stuff, this is an outstanding offering from proprietor Christine Valette. Deep ruby-colored with purple nuances, it displays an evolved, sweet nose of blackberries, currants, melted licorice, flowers, and earth. Medium-bodied, pure, and ripe, with low acidity, noticeable tannin, and a plump, fleshy finish, this seductive, round 2003 will be accessible early, and drink…