In Saint-Émilion, a region on the right bank of Bordeaux that is packed with prestigious wineries, Chateau Trolon-Mondot is a chateau that exudes a presence that goes beyond its title of "First Grand Cru B."
Its deep flavor, elegance, and commitment to continuous evolution have attracted the attention of wine lovers and professionals around the world.
The training and status behind the title of First Special Class B
Château Troplong Mondot is located in Saint-Émilion in the Bordeaux region, and was promoted to "Premier Grand Cru Classé B" in the 2006 classification revision.
This rating is not simply a sign of prestige, but is the result of hard work, including daily vineyard management, yield adjustment, quality control during the aging process, and increasing the proportion of new barrels (French oak).
Complexity and elegance created by terroir and grape varieties
The core of Trolon-Mondots' wines is their exceptional terroir. Located at high altitude on the Pavie hills, the estate enjoys a cool climate and the soil is a mixture of clay and limestone, maintaining a cool, dense climate. This allows the grapes to ripen slowly, resulting in aromatic depth and balance.
The varietal composition is approximately 85-90% Merlot, with the remainder supported by Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.
As the wine matures, it is made to harmonize with the acidity and minerality, and in recent years the style has shifted to a more refined style.
Comparing Chateau Cheval Blanc and Chateau Figeac in the same appellation, they are located in the northwestern corner of Saint-Émilion, near the border with Pomerol, in lowland soils with sandy gravel and clay gravel, and tend to have a relatively higher proportion of Cabernet Franc.
So, while Trolon Mondo is powerful and rich, Cheval Blanc and Figeac are elegant and complex, with a refined style.
Changes in style with each vintage
However, in recent years, Torolon Mondo has seen a change in ownership and brewmaster, as well as the introduction of a new brewing philosophy, which has added a refined elegance to its classic strength.
For example, vintages up to the early 2010s are notable for their heavy and powerful style, the so-called old Michel Rolland style, but in recent years, vintages from 2018 onwards are impressive for their vivid fruitiness, silky tannins, and balanced acidity.
So, whether you're looking for a rich style or a rich and elegant style, it's a good idea to use 2018 as a dividing line.
Summary: Wines that should be enjoyed for their history of change
Chateau Trolon-Mondot is a highly comprehensive chateau with a classified title, a unique terroir, an evolving style, and the pleasure of pairing with other wines and aging.
We hope that through Trolon Mondo, you will enjoy the world of strength and elegance that stands at the pinnacle of Saint-Emilion, nurtured not just by specs or evaluation scores, but by a history of "value woven through time and effort."
Tororon Mondo lineup is here
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