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2006 Troplong Mondot

By Chateau Troplong Mondot

2006 Troplong Mondot from Chateau Troplong Mondot, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux

The 2006 vintage for Bordeaux was one where the skilled vigneron's touch was indispensable, and this is amply demonstrated in the 2006 Troplong Mondot from Chateau Troplong Mondot. This is a vintage that, whilst being shadowed by the legendary 2005, speaks its own unique language of complexity and elegance.

 

The Quintessence of 2006 Expressed

The growing season of 2006 was a challenging ballet of weather conditions, with a scorching July giving way to a cool, wet August before a saving grace of a dry and sunny September. It is this rollercoaster clime that instilled the vintage with its distinctive balance—an interplay between maturity and acidity that seasoned sippers will instantly recognize.

This 2006 iteration from Chateau Troplong Mondot showcases a deep ruby hue, brimming with an opulent bouquet of black cherries, plums, and a persistent undercurrent of truffle and leather—a nod to its right bank provenance. On the palate, it surprises with an initial silkiness that unfolds into a full-bodied embrace. Tannins, present yet unobtrusive, secure the structure necessary for graceful ageing, making it a compelling proposition for fine wine investors looking at a mid-term holding period.

 

A Wine Worthy of Patient Cellaring

Time has been kind to the 2006 Troplong Mondot; it exhibits marvellous depth and has started revealing secondary characteristics that promise further development over the next decade. Such is its layered sophistication; it has become an alluring asset for collectors who understand the subtle evolution a wine such as this can undergo.

In conclusion, while perhaps not as immediately flamboyant as its surrounding siblings from neighbouring vintages, the 2006 Troplong Mondot offers a captivating study in poise and potential—one best appreciated as it continues to unfurl in the sanctuary of your cellar. Whether for personal pleasure or for prudent wine investment strategy, securing this splendid 2006 gem from Chateau Troplong Mondot has become an essential tick on any discerning connoisseur’s checklist.

Current market price

$1,720.00

12x75cl

Highest score

94

POP score

74.29

Scores and tasting notes

94

Tasted blind at Southwold '06 Bordeaux tasting. The Troplong Mondot '06 has a rounded, opulent bouquet, well-defined, primal, superb definition with real minerality coming through. Tightly wound. They palate is medium-bodied with a dense structure, a rigid backbone here, a structure that needs time to soften. Charcoal-infused black fruits, rather introspective towards the finish. Broody

Neal Martin - Wine Journal Jul 2010

93

Tasted blind as a vintage comparison at the Valandraud vertical, the 2006 Troplong-Mondot is deep in color with minimal ageing on the rim. The bouquet is rich and generous with mulberry, Hoi Sin, orange blossom and melted tar aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin, generous black pepper and graphite notes cutting through the dense black fruit, leading to an engaging, tensile, graphite and tobacco-driven finish that exerts both body and length. It still has that slight stockiness, but that is something I like. I have always found much to admire in this vintage of Troplong-Mondot and it continues to give so much pleasure. Tasted December 2016.

Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate, 28 February 2017

93

It could be easy, after tasting the monumental 2005, to dismiss the 2006 Troplong Mondot, but don't be so foolish. Proprietress Christine Valette has turned out another exceptional performance. Of course, this is not the 2005- a singular vintage that will be difficult to duplicate in a 20-30 year span, but the 2006 Troplong Mondot is an impressive, powerful, broad, surprisingly masculine and deep effort. Its inky/blue/purple color is accompanied by an exceptional bouquet of powdered rock, blackberries, blueberries, spring flowers, and hints of camphor as well as espresso roast. The wine is full-bodied with a layered, multidimensional texture, sensational purity and structure, and elevated levels of tannin, concentration, and richness. Forget it for 7-8 years, and drink it over the following 20-25 years.

Robert Parker Jr - Wine Advocate #181 Feb 2009

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