La Mondotte - Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé 'B' 2018 (750ml)
Price: $299.99
| Producer | La Mondotte |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Varietal | Merlot, Cabernet Franc |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Sku | 61067 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Wine Advocate: 97+ Points
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 La Mondotte strolls nonchalantly out of the glass with expressive scents of plum preserves, blueberry compote and chocolate-covered cherries, followed by suggestions of candied violets, licorice, hoisin and black truffles with a waft of ground cloves. It's medium to full-bodied with seriously impressive tension and wonderfully ripe, velvety tannins supporting the generous black fruit preserves layers, finishing with amazing length and loads of panache. It will require a good 4-5 years to unlock some of its finer nuances, then drink this powerhouse over the next 25+ years.
Vinous: 96+ Points
The 2018 La Mondotte melds together the richness of the vintage with the bright, chalky notes that are such a signature of this tiny estate. Inky dark fruit, graphite, crushed rocks, lavender and spice gradually open in a dense, layered Saint-Émilion loaded with personality. I can't wait to see how it ages.
