2010 | Château Troplong Mondot | Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Assyrtiko On the palate the wine

On the palate the wine is bright

tobacco leaf and herbs

hints of orange sorbet and orange rind emerging with time in the glass

Flavors of dark fruits are prominent

2010 | Château Troplong Mondot | Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Assyrtiko On the palate the wineInky, 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