Château Troplong Mondot Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 2018 (750ml) California California Pinot Noir

Château Troplong Mondot Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 2018 (750ml) California California Pinot NoirWinemaker Notes Blend: 85% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Cabernet Franc. Critical Acclaim WS98 Wine Spectator This offers a lovely display of boysenberry, cherry and plum fruit, yet stays refined and focused, relying on purity as this glides through. Has weight but feels silky, with a flinty mineral hint adding cut on the finish. Barrel Sample: 95 98 JS98 James Suckling This is a very linear red and layered at the same time, showing

000 ft above sea level

hint of cashewy oak

80% merlot and 20% cabernet franc

From 25-year-old Viognier grown on granite soils in the villages of Chavanay and Vérin

A fruit-forward nose is followed by a palate of toasted oak

flavor and tannin extraction

it has the brightness of wild-grown fruit

juicy peach and fresh apple on the nose with honeysuckle

the wine has incredible volume

grilled baby back ribs

purple-ruby in color with aromas of toffee

On the palate it is surprisingly fresh